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Attacco al forte on Amazon

Attacco al forte on Amazon Attacco al forte on Amazon, un ebook di Carl William Brown on Amazon che riprende la tematica della lotta alla stupidità attraverso idee, avventure, aforismi e saggi. Un cretino è un cretino. Due cretini sono due cretini. Diecimila cretini sono un partito politico. Franz Kafka Chi ha il potere di farti credere a delle assurdità, possiede anche quello di farti commettere delle atrocità. Voltaire L’atto di disobbedienza, in quanto atto di libertà, è l’inizio della ragione. Erich Fromm Essere o non essere, nell'eventualità del dubbio, ritenetevi stupidi. Carl William Brown Ogni mattina e ogni sera dovremmo continuamente pensare alla morte, sentendoci già morti da sempre; in tal modo, saremo liberi di muoverci in ogni situazione. Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure La storia dei grandi leader mondiali è spesso la storia della follia umana. Voltaire Voglio andare in un manicomio a vedere se la profondità della follia mi spiegherà l'enigma della vita. Søren Kierkegaard Le persone migliori possiedono un sentimento per la bellezza, il coraggio di rischiare, la disciplina di dire la verità, la capacità di sacrificio. Ironicamente, le loro virtù li rendono vulnerabili; spesso sono feriti, talvolta distrutti. Ernest Hemingway Nell'ampio mare devi incominciare! Li si comincia da ciò che è piccolo e si gode d'ingoiare i piccolissimi; così si cresce, lenti, a poco a poco, e ci si avvia a più alti compimenti. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust The tyrant dies and his rule is over; the martyr dies and his rule begins. Søren Kierkegaard Quando guardo alla storia, sono pessimista... Ma quando guardo alla preistoria, sono ottimista. J.C. Smuts Nel potere autoritario della vanità e nel suo atroce egoismo, risiedono tutti i più reconditi segreti della stupidità. Carl William Brown No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot. Mark Twain Persino una grande guerra mondiale e nucleare non sarebbe in grado di distruggere tutta la specie umana, alcune luride bestie sopravviverebbero di certo, e allora di cosa avete paura! Carl William Brown Da un lato, l'uomo è affine a diverse specie animali, poiché combatte i propri simili. Ma dall'altro, egli, fra le migliaia di specie in lotta, è l'unico che combatta per distruggere... La specie umana è l'unica che pratichi l'omicidio di massa, pesce fuor d'acqua all'interno della propria società. N. Tinbergen La cosa migliore da fare quando si è tristi”, replicò Merlino, cominciando a soffiare e sbuffare, “è imparare qualcosa. È l’unica cosa che non fallisce mai. Puoi essere invecchiato, con il tuo corpo tremolante e indebolito, puoi passare notti insonni ad ascoltare la malattia che prende le tue vene, puoi perdere il tuo solo amore, puoi vedere il mondo attorno a te devastato da lunatici maligni, o sapere che il tuo onore è calpestato nelle fogne delle menti più vili. C’è solo una cosa che tu possa fare per questo: imparare. Impara perché il mondo si muove, e cosa lo muove. Questa è l’unica cosa di cui la mente non si stancherà mai, non si alienerà mai, non ne sarà mai torturata, né spaventata o intimidita, né sognerà mai di pentirsene. Imparare è l’unica cosa per te. Guarda quante cose ci sono da imparare. T. H. White Io non sono assolutamente un rivoluzionario. Immaginatevi la società ideale come una felice realtà al di là di una grande montagna costituita dalla stupidità. Basta realizzare un tunnel ed eccoci nel bel mezzo della serenità. Forza dunque, serve dell'esplosivo! Carl William Brown "Winston, come fa un uomo a esercitare il potere su un altro uomo?" Winston rifletté. "Facendolo soffrire" rispose. "Bravo, facendolo soffrire. Non è sufficiente che ci obbedisca. Se non soffre, come facciamo a essere certi che non obbedisca alla nostra volontà ma alla sua? Potere vuol dire infliggere dolore e umiliazione. Potere vuol dire ridurre la mente altrui in pezzi che poi rimetteremo insieme nella forma che più ci parrà opportuna. Progresso, nel nostro mondo, significherà progredire verso una forma di sofferenza più grande. Non ci sarà forma alcuna di amore, ad eccezione dell'amore per il Grande Fratello. Non ci sarà forma alcuna di riso, ad eccezione della risata di trionfo sul nemico sconfitto. Non ci sarà forma alcuna di arte, di letteratura e di scienza. Se vuoi un'immagine del futuro, pensa a uno stivale che calpesti un volto umano in eterno". George Orwell, 1984 Questo testo è anche dedicato a quelle poche persone che lo leggeranno, infatti come diceva bene Schopenhauer, chi vuole raggiungere un vasto pubblico in genere deve far appello agli idioti. Carl William Brown Alcuni anni fa, intorno al 2004, avevo scritto un libretto di aforismi contro il potere e l'autorità della stupidità; in seguito nel 2014 lo ampliai di parecchio e lo ripubblicai con alcuni saggi iniziali e conclusivi, sempre convinto che la tematica fosse di un certo interesse. Ora è giunta l'ora di pubblicare questo testo che racchiude in sé un po' tutte le varie soluzioni che mi ero proposto, e per l'appunto il titolo è Attacco al forte, aforismi e saggi. Questo libro dunque può essere considerato alla stregua di un romanzo di formazione, e i personaggi che lo sviluppano sono le idee, e le metafore di tutti gli scrittori che vi partecipano, direttamente o per interposta persona. Il sottoscritto, finché in vita è il narratore principale, ma nulla toglie che con il tempo venga integrato o sostituito. La tematica principale è quella della lotta alla stupidità, che ha nell'egoismo e nell'ingordigia del potere e dell’autorità le sue roccaforti. Il mondo ne è pieno e per difendersi si avvale di servitori potenti, pericolosi e spesso anche stupidi. Il volume contiene vari saggi su queste bizzarre divinità, una raccolta di oltre 300 citazioni brevi d'autore per offrire un'ampia panoramica sull'argomento e una selezione completa di più di 1000 aforismi, massime, pensieri, invettive, anatemi, provocazioni e riflessioni tratte dall'intera produzione di Carl William Brown, che coprono gli anni dal 1992 al 2014. Poiché la tematica è estremamente complessa vi è inoltre una chiara prefazione, un prologo, degli aforismi introduttivi, una breve introduzione che prepara ai vari saggi sull'argomento, dopo il corpus centrale, vi sono ancora degli aforismi conclusivi, una postfazione con ulteriori analisi delle spinose problematiche e infine il testamento letterario di Carl William Brown con i lasciti del Daimon Club. Per arricchire il tutto sono poi state inserite anche diverse immagini. Per concludere dobbiamo sempre ricordare che la stupidità potrà anche essere un dono di Dio, ma, come diceva il santo Papa Karol Wojtyla, non bisogna di certo abusarne, anche perché, come ci ricorda Aristotele, la giusta misura è sempre un'ottima virtù. Per tutti quelli che ancora non mi conoscessero, e penso siano parecchi, anche se i miei scritti sono disseminati in Internet dal 1997, io sono Carl William Brown, il vendicatore letterario. Questo è appunto il nome di penna del mio personaggio, un surrealista, umorista, nichilista, umanista e un po’ romantico. Questo infine è il mio motto, mutuato dal grande Giordano Bruno, ovvero “In tristitia hilaris, in hilaritate tristis”. Per gli amanti dell’Inglese, abbiamo quindi, Carl William Brown, the literary avenger. Surrealist, humorous, cynical, nihilistic, scientific, humanistic and romantic character. In tristitia hilaris, in hilaritate tristis. Fortattack su Facebook Fortattack in English Fortattack su Instagram Sulle stesse tematiche potete anche leggere: Alcune interpretazioni della Stupidità. Pensioni, stipendi, casta, arte, cultura e giovani in Italia. Alcuni suggerimenti per l’Attacco al Forte. Realtà, cultura, informazione e morale (degli schiavi). Il problema della stupidità. Follia, guerra, potere e stupidità! Guerra e pace, cornuti e stupidità! Umana e Beata Inconsapevolezza. Disobbedienza, protesta e ribellione. Per una riforma della Giustizia. Associazione per la ricerca e la lotta contro la stupidità. Una modesta proposta per la riforma dello stato. La stupidità contemporanea. Popolazione, ricchezza e stupidità. Aforismi sulla guerra, la legge e la stupidità. Guerra, stupidità e tiranni. Pensieri e riflessioni Articoli e Saggi Aforismi per autore Aforismi per argomento Read the full article

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Juneteenth or Freedom Day

Juneteenth Emancipation Freedom Day Juneteenth or Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States to commemorate the ending of slavery. History of America is incomplete without the Juneteenth because We Americans believe in respecting freedom and the notion of it. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery and begining of a new era where men and women had the basic human rights and they could live life on their own terms. Slavery was a curse to the society and now that it’s gone, let’s celebrate Juneteenth in a grand manner! The essence of life is when it is enjoyed with a dash of freedom. Juneteenth will always be remembered as it freed hundreds and thousands of souls trapped in the net of slavery! Without freedom life would be like a thirsty man on a sea. You can see water everywhere but drink nothing and eventually die deep within due to thirst (thirst of freedom). Wishing you Juneteenth remembrance. The celebration of abolition of slavery is one of the biggest steps in the history of the nation and hence it needs to be celebrated with great joy! Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate freedom like never before on this Juneteenth because at the end of the day nothing matters more than a happy mind.

Juneteenth or Freedom Emancipation Day Without much to speak, the Juneteenth is one of the most important days on the calendar. Happy homecoming to the feeling of freedom. Can you imagine a life that was owed to others and you would be constantly used by others as their slaves? No, right ? Thanks to Juneteenth for happening! You can rule people’s hearts but not their lives and this is what Juneteenth day reminds us always. Freedom is basic! Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States to commemorate the ending of slavery. For more than a century, Juneteenth was observed mainly in Texas and parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. In recent decades, communities across the nation have adopted the holiday. June 19 marks the day in 1865 when word reached African Americans in Texas that slavery in the United States had been abolished. More than two years earlier, on New Year’s Day, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Delivered during the American Civil War, this proclamation ordered the freeing of all slaves in states that were rebelling against Union forces. The proclamation had little effect in Texas, where there were few Union troops to enforce the order.

Juneteenth Freedom Day Holiday African American residents of Austin, Texas, celebrate the “freedom day” festival known as Juneteenth. The annual holiday, celebrated June 19th, commemorates the date in 1865 on which General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas to force renegade slave owners to release their slaves. Before Granger’s arrival, slaves in the region did not know that they were legally free, even though the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 had freed them more than two years previously. Today Juneteenth is celebrated throughout the country, but festivities are especially prominent in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. News of the proclamation officially reached Texas on June 19, 1865, when a Union general backed by nearly 2,000 troops arrived in the city of Galveston. The general, Gordon Granger, publicly announced that slavery in the United States had ended. Reactions among newly freed slaves ranged from shock and disbelief to jubilant celebration. That day has been known ever since as Juneteenth, a name probably derived from the slang combination of the words June and nineteenth. Juneteenth celebrations began in Texas the following year. Within a few years they had spread to other states and became an annual tradition. Celebrations often opened with praying and religious ceremonies and included a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. A wide range of festivities entertained participants, from music and dancing to contests of physical strength and intellect. Food was central to the celebrations, and barbecued meats were especially popular.

Juneteenth parade celebration In the late 19th century, African Americans in the largely segregated South began migrating north and west in search of a better life. Many of these blacks transplanted their Juneteenth celebrations with them. African Americans continued to migrate from the South to other parts of the country during the late 1930s and 1940s. By World War II (1939-1945), however, Juneteenth celebrations began to decline. Historians cite several reasons for this. Many African Americans, removed by 70 years or more from the 1865 emancipation, were less inclined to carry forward the enthusiastic celebrations of earlier generations. In addition, some historians note that many African Americans wanted to distance themselves from vestiges of slavery. Interest in Juneteenth celebrations further waned during the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, when the holiday was associated with past repression and segregation. In some southern cities, Juneteenth was the only day each year when all-white local governments would permit African Americans to use city parks and zoos. In 1980 Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas. Since then, observance of Juneteenth has spread to other parts of the United States. Today, Juneteenth celebrates freedom for African Americans in addition to many other themes, including education, self-improvement, African American accomplishments throughout history, and tolerance and respect for all cultures. Festivities may include parades, picnics, tributes and speeches, music, gospel performances, exhibitions, baseball games, rodeos, and other activities. Around 24 states and the District of Columbia are set to legally recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday this year, according to a Pew Research Center analysis which forecasts that more states will recognize it as a paid holiday next year. Since the holiday was signed into federal law, multiple states have had Juneteenth as a paid holiday for employees.

Celebrate Juneteenth States With Juneteeth As Paid Holiday According to The Pew Charitable Trusts: New York, Maine, Louisiana, Illinois, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington, and Texas, which was  the first state to officially recognize the holiday in 1980. Georgia, Ohio, Nebraska, Maryland, South Dakota, Colorado, Connecticut, and Delaware, Alabama recently recognized Juneteenth as a paid state holiday, according to News Observer. You can also read some articles about other Festival and Holiday Days: Martin Luther King Day   January 17, 2022 Saint Valentine's Day  February 14, 2022 Presidents Day   February 21, 2022 Saint Patrick Day  March 17, 2022 April Fools Day  April 1, 2022 Good Friday April 15, 2022 International Worker Day  May 1, 2022 Memorial Day    May 30, 2022 Juneteenth Holiday  June 20, 2022  Independence Day  July 4, 2022 Labor Day  September 5, 2022 Halloween or all hallows eve  October 31, 2022 Thanksgiving Day  November 24, 2022 Black Friday Day  November 25, 2022 Christmas Holidays   December 25, 2022 Chinese New Year  February 1, 2022 Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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Aphorismi et sententiae de Italia

Aphorismi et sententiae de Italia Aphorismi et sententiae de italia et italis. Italia breviter. Aforismi, citazioni, battute, invettive e riflessioni sull’Italia e gli Italiani (with English Quotes) a cura di Carl William Brown on Amazon. Da umile servitore del genio, concordo con Carmelo Bene che l'Italia è un paese talmente pieno di teste vuote che per essere reputati dei geni non serve molto, basta nascere. Carl William Brown Intanto siamo nel marasma senile di una Repubblica invecchiata senza mai essere stata giovane e brillante. Vivacchia, va indietro per forza di inerzia, pretende di darsi un leader nerboruto e quando ce l'ha lo distrugge. Craxi lo hanno condannato e costretto a fuggire nel vicino Oriente, Andreotti è stato massacrato per un decennio in Corte d' assise e assolto allorché aveva già un piede nella fossa, Berlusconi mandato ai servizi sociali e, ora, Renzi, mandato affanculo. Pochi piangono e molti esultano. Avranno le loro cattive ragioni. Il fatto conclusivo però è che siamo in balìa di quattro idioti i quali ambiscono a menare il torrone che sono capaci di menare solo al contrario rispetto agli interessi generali. Anziché mettere la croce sulla scheda elettorale siamo obbligati a metterla sulle aspettative dei cittadini. La sensazione è che non voterà più nessuno, il popolo è disgustato. Vittorio Feltri Quando feci per regalare questo libro ad un portiere di un prestigioso palazzo di uffici nel cuore della city di Brescia, la sua riposta fu, per carità, un libro sull'Italia, che brutta cosa. Carl William Brown Case distrutte e danneggiate, auto portate via dall’acqua, cittadini impauriti e travolti dalle piogge che chiedono aiuto: questa è la situazione in Emilia Romagna, regione che nelle ultime settimane è inondata e duramente messa alla prova dalle alluvioni. La sera del 18 maggio 2023 l’agghiacciante bilancio ammonta a ben 13 vittime; intanto, si registrano 42 comuni sott’acqua, 280 frane, 34mila utenze senza elettricità. Come riportato dall’ANSA, solo nella giornata di mercoledì 17 sono caduti fino a 200 millimetri di pioggia nel corso di 24 ore, con intensità massima raggiunta tra Monghidoro, Civitella di Romagna e Castrocaro Terme. Christina Nunez A sentire i telegiornali, in Italia è tutto in aumento: il gettito fiscale, l'occupazione, il turismo, i consumi, la cassa integrazione, le figure di merda dei politici, la corruzione, la disuguaglianza, l'affollamento delle carceri, i disastri ambientali, la prostituzione e gli omicidi, comunque, insomma, la cosa veramente rincuorante è di sicuro quella che riguarda gli omicidi. Carl William Brown Me spiego: da li conti che se fanno seconno le statistiche d'adesso risurta che te tocca un pollo all'anno: e, se nun entra nelle spese tue, t'entra ne la statistica lo stesso perch'è c'è un antro che ne magna due. Trilussa La mamma italiana non insegna ai figli il principio di responsabilità: semmai, suggerisce loro che se le cose vanno male la colpa è degli altri, o della sfortuna, o dell’invidia; che c’è sempre un modo di farla franca, almeno finché restano in famiglia. Fabrizio Rondolino A distanza di 11 anni dalla prima pubblicazione del testo L'Italia in breve, vi presento ora la nuova edizione, rivista, aggiornata e ampliata, con una nuova copertina, e una rinnovata veste grafica. Il libro cerca come al solito di aiutare i lettori Italiani, sempre più rari e sempre più conformisti, a capire la necessità di svegliarsi un poco e di aggiornarsi, ma non solo, anche di riscoprire l'esigenza di agire e di intervenire contro l'estrema stupidità che domina il nostro paese. Vi sottolineo inoltre che i dati riportati in questo testo fanno riferimento ad alcuni anni fa e nel frattempo le cose in Italia sono ovviamente peggiorate. Ma vediamo subito qualche esempio per chiarirci meglio. Negli USA gli abitanti sono circa 335 milioni, i senatori sono 100, i deputati 440, i ministeri 17, le auto blu circa 90 mila e il carburante costa 0,8 dollari al litro. Per contro in Italia gli abitanti sono circa 59 milioni, i senatori 315, i deputati 630, i ministeri 23, le auto blu circa 650 mila, il carburante costa circa 2 euro al litro, con il 56% di accise. I parlamentari italiani hanno gli stipendi più alti del mondo: ora lo dice (anche) uno studio dell’Ue. “140mila euro, ai tedeschi 90mila”. Il Quirinale riceve ogni anno 228 milioni di euro dal Ministero del Tesoro per le proprie spese. Mai era accaduto finora ma il primo dato scioccante è che al presidente della repubblica tutto questo denaro non basta per sostenere le sue spese e quelle del suo staff. Ne spende invece 243,6 milioni di euro con uno sforamento di quasi sedici milioni di euro che pesano sui ricavi dello stesso Palazzo. Tutti nelle sue tasche i 90mila euro l’anno incassati per gli ingressi, gli altri 60 mila euro per la vendita di pubblicazioni e i 40 mila euro come proventi dalle formazioni arboree di Castelporziano. Altri 200 mila euro vengono incassati da proventi in attività zootecniche della tenuta di Castelporziano e infine ancora 40 mila dalla vendita di esemplari di ÈÈfauna selvatica della stessa tenuta. In tutto sono 430mila euro. Per i dipendenti inoltre è prevista la spesa di 400 mila euro per il costo degli alimenti, poi ci sono i costi di pulizia delle stanze e 779 mila euro per la beneficenza. E gli altri quindici milioni e mezzo di euro? Non è specificato da dove arrivino ma sono per certo uno schiaffo in faccia agli italiani e alla crisi. Passiamo ora alla situazione culturale del paese. Se osserviamo il quadro desolante dipinto dal CENSIS, scopriamo che il 49,7% degli italiani non sa indicare il periodo e l'anno della Rivoluzione francese, il 30,3% ignora chi sia Giuseppe Mazzini (per il 19,3% fu un politico della Prima Repubblica), per il 32,4% la Cappella Sistina è stata affrescata da Giotto o Leonardo, per il 6,1% Dante Alighieri non è l’autore della Divina Commedia. La realtà è che da oltre dieci anni l’Italia non si sposta dal fondo delle classifiche internazionali, staccata nettamente dalle nazioni leader come Finlandia, Giappone, Olanda, Norvegia e Svezia. È fin troppo palese, quasi una litania, ripetere che l’istruzione italiana, così com’è, non funziona. Non fornisce a giovani e adulti le competenze necessarie per navigare nel presente e costruire il futuro. Non va meglio secondo il rapporto PIAAC ((Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies) dell’OCSE, che analizza le competenze dai 16 ai 65 anni in tre aree chiave: alfabetizzazione (literacy), calcolo (numeracy) e problem solving adattivo. Si tratta di competenze fondamentali per lo sviluppo personale, economico e sociale, per l’accesso al lavoro (e quindi per una maggiore realizzazione di sé e per retribuzioni più alte) e per gestire la complessità della vita personale e civica. Ebbene, siamo dai 15 ai 20 punti sotto la media OCSE nella capacità di leggere e comprendere testi scritti, informazioni numeriche e di risolvere problemi che richiedono più variabili. Abbiamo anche un basso numero di laureati. In pratica, un adulto su tre è appena in grado di comprendere testi brevi ed elenchi organizzati, frasi brevi e semplici, e se la cava molto male con i numeri: sa solo compiere calcoli di base con numeri interi o con il denaro, comprende i decimali, ma va in difficoltà, ad esempio, con una proporzione. Questo evidenzia come le competenze acquisite a scuola non vengano mantenute né aggiornate nel tempo, ponendo l’Italia agli ultimi posti delle classifiche internazionali. In un’epoca in cui la capacità di comprendere, analizzare e utilizzare criticamente le informazioni passa sempre più attraverso canali digitali, l’Italia sconta anche una pesante arretratezza nelle competenze digitali. Secondo l’indice DESI (Digital Economy and Society Index) della Commissione Europea, l’Italia è nelle retrovie tra i Paesi dell’UE: solo il 42% della popolazione possiede competenze digitali di base, contro una media UE del 56%. Le “digital literacies” - la capacità di trovare, valutare, creare e condividere contenuti online in modo consapevole - sono essenziali per esercitare la cittadinanza, accedere a opportunità lavorative qualificate e partecipare alla vita pubblica. Senza un deciso investimento su queste competenze, il divario con i Paesi più avanzati è destinato ad allargarsi. Vi è poi la questione della fragilità del nostro territorio e dell’esposizione al rischio di frane e alluvioni che riguarda molte aree della Penisola. Domenico Calcaterra, Segretario Generale della FEG (Federazione Europea dei Geologi) ed esponente del CNG (Consiglio Nazionale dei Geologi) ha ricordato che delle 700mila frane presenti sul territorio europeo, ben 500mila sono in Italia. In ben 6.633comuni italiani sono presenti aree a rischio idrogeologico che comportano ogni anno un bilancio economico ed umano pesantissimo; non dobbiamo poi dimenticare che l’Italia è anche un Paese ad alto rischio sismico e vulcanico. Sono 70 anni oggi dall’ultima eruzione del Vesuvio, e oggi il Vesuvio, l’Etna e i Campi Flegrei sono tra i vulcani meglio monitorati del mondo. Nel nostro Paese tuttavia la prevenzione è quasi inesistente: 5 milioni e seicentomila italiani vivono in una zona a rischio idrogeologico e le aree più in pericolo sono quelle del nel nord est (1.629.473 cittadini), seguito dal sud (1.623.947), dal nord ovest (1.276.961), dal centro (1.081.596) e dalle isole (90.794). Il rischio sembra aumentare perché gli eventi che si verificano ogni anno sono cresciuti nell’ultimo decennio passando da circa un centinaio ai 351 del 2013 e nei primi 20 giorni di quest’anno sono già stati 110. Grave anche il numero delle vittime, 328 negli ultimi dodici anni. Ma l’Italia non è soggetta solo al rischio sismico. Le colate di cemento incrementano infatti anche le conseguenze di frane e alluvioni, amplificando il rischio idrogeologico che coinvolge circa 29.500 chilometri quadrati del nostro Paese, pari al 10% della superficie, con l’89% dei comuni e 5,8 milioni di persone coinvolti. Dagli anni ’70 ad oggi, in Italia, è stata coperta da cemento una superficie equivalente a Liguria, Lombardia ed Emilia Romagna messe insieme. Eppure, nel nostro Paese, il 44% del territorio è a rischio sismico potenzialmente elevato, pari al 36% dei Comuni, con 21,8 milioni di persone coinvolte e 5,5 milioni di edifici a rischio. Silvio Seno, ordinario di Geologia presso l’Università di Pavia e Responsabile della “Settimana del Pianeta Terra” denuncia che il conto complessivo dei danni provocati in Italia da terremoti frane e alluvioni, dal 1944 al 2011 è pari a 242,5 miliardi di euro, circa 3,5 miliardi di euro l’anno, di cui il 73% riguarda i terremoti, il 25% il dissesto idrogeologico. “Dal 2010 ad oggi si stimano costi per 20,5 miliardi di euro di cui 13,3 solo per il terremoto in Emilia Romagna” ha rimarcato ancora il geologo. Seno ha quindi sottolineato che le grandi ricchezze dell’Italia “sono un vero museo naturale di straordinaria bellezza e ricchezza geologica, ed è proprio lo scopo che la manifestazione la “Settimana del Pianeta Terra” cercherà di porre in risalto e di sottoporre all’attenzione dei media, dei vari amministratori e dell’opinione pubblica. Non ci si può nemmeno consolare con il servizio sanitario nazionale. Nel 2016 12,2 milioni di italiani hanno rinunciato o rinviato le cure sanitarie per motivi economici. Una fetta di emarginati che è notevolmente cresciuta rispetto al 2015 (più 1,2 milioni). È quanto emerge dal Rapporto Censis-Rbm. Considerando anche i cittadini che hanno avuto difficoltà economiche e si sono impoveriti per sostenere di tasca propria le spese mediche (intramoenia o in strutture private), la cifra sale a 13 milioni. Di questi, 7,8 milioni sono stati costretti ad attingere ai risparmi di una vita o addirittura a indebitarsi con parenti e amici, fino ad aprire un mutuo in banca. E 1,8 milioni sono precipitati nella fascia di povertà. Il risultato, si legge nel Rapporto, è che la spesa sanitaria privata è lievitata a 35,2 miliardi di euro, con un aumento del 4,2 per cento in tre anni (2013-2016). In assoluto, secondo il sondaggio Rbm, l’impegno più oneroso è per le visite specialistiche (74,7 per cento), seguito dall’acquisto dei farmaci o dal pagamento del ticket (53,2), dagli accertamenti diagnostici (41,1), prestazioni odontoiatriche (40,2), analisi del sangue (31), lenti e occhiali da vista (26,6), riabilitazione (14,2), protesi, tutori e ausili vari (8,9) e spese di assistenza sociosanitaria. Il motivo principale per cui si ricorre sempre più spesso al privato sono le liste di attesa troppo lunghe nel pubblico. Queste in parte dipendono dal sott’organico cronico di personale e dall’impatto dell’invecchiamento della popolazione sull’organizzazione socio-sanitaria. Con evidenti disomogeneità locali. Qualche esempio: “Per una mammografia si attendono in media 122 giorni (60 in più rispetto al 2014) e nel Mezzogiorno l’attesa arriva a 142 giorni. Per una colonscopia l’attesa media è di 93 giorni (più 6 giorni rispetto al 2014), ma al Centro di giorni ce ne vogliono 109. Per una risonanza magnetica si attendono in media 80 giorni (6 giorni in più), ma al Sud ne sono necessari 111. Per una visita cardiologica l’attesa media è di 67 giorni (più 8 giorni), ma l’attesa sale a 79 giorni al Centro. Per una visita ginecologica si attendono in media 47 giorni (nel 2014 erano otto in meno), ma ne servono 72 al Centro. Per una visita ortopedica 66 giorni (18 giorni in più), con un picco di 77 giorni al Sud”. La spending review in sanità, si ricorda nel Rapporto che cita la Corte dei Conti, ha fatto ridurre la spesa sanitaria pubblica pro-capite dell’1,1 per cento l’anno in termini reali dal 2009 al 2015. Diversamente da quanto è accaduto nello stesso periodo in Francia, dove è cresciuta dello 0,8 per cento l’anno, e in Germania (più 2 per cento annuo). La differenza è lampante anche se si osserva l’incidenza della spesa sanitaria rispetto al Pil: il 6,8 per cento da noi, l’8,6 in Francia e il 9,4 in Germania. Per non farci mancare nulla, vi sono poi le opere incompiute, un primato orgogliosamente tutto italiano, le pensioni da poveri, sempre più basse anche a causa dei salari che non crescono da decenni. Infatti l'Italia si posiziona attualmente al decimo posto nella classifica europea nei salari medi e al quarto posto per incidenza della povertà tra i lavoratori. Tuttavia, per comprendere appieno le sfide connesse al lavoro povero e al salario minimo, è essenziale esaminare questi temi separatamente. La complessità delle retribuzioni in Italia richiede un'analisi approfondita su questioni sociali ed economiche cruciali. In buona sostanza l'Italia è sempre più un misero paese e questo si evince bene considerando la situazione salariale italiana. Sebbene l'Italia sia al decimo posto in Europa per i salari medi, confrontando con Francia e Germania emergono disparità significative, con salari medi superiori del 20% e 40%, rispettivamente. Inoltre, gli stipendi italiani sono in diminuzione da anni, rappresentando una problematica sempre più rilevante. Dalle ricerche di I-AER, Institute of Applied Economic Research, emerge che l'Italia ha registrato una diminuzione del valore reale dei salari del 12% negli ultimi 15 anni. Questo fenomeno è allarmante poiché evidenzia un aumento del lavoro povero, aggravato dall'aumento dell'inflazione. Esaminando la distribuzione dei redditi in Italia, emerge un divario significativo. Il 50% dei lavoratori più poveri guadagna in media 12.000 euro all'anno, mentre il 50% equivalente in Francia e Germania guadagna rispettivamente circa 16.000 e 15.000 euro. Sorprendentemente, la ricchezza patrimoniale del 50% più povero degli italiani è di 37.000 euro, tre volte quella dei tedeschi e giapponesi nella stessa categoria. Il fenomeno del lavoro povero rivela quindi un paradosso fondamentale nell'economia italiana. Le cause di questo fenomeno includono salari inferiori a 9 euro all'ora, una realtà che colpisce circa 4,6 milioni di lavoratori, spingendo sindacati e partiti a sostenere un salario minimo per legge. La stagnazione dei salari italiani è legata a fattori come mancati rinnovi contrattuali, difficoltà nell'estendere la funzione sindacale nei settori a basso valore aggiunto e accordi contrattuali che minacciano la dignità del lavoro. Tralasciamo poi la situazione della burocrazia e della giustizia, anche perché entreremmo proprio nella miglior tradizione della commedia dell'arte italiana. Secondo indagini recenti, tra le criticità più avvertite del sistema giudiziario c’è quella relativa ai tempi della giustizia: il 61,1% degli italiani indica come problematica l’eccessiva durata dei processi civili e penali, mentre appena poco più della metà riscontra come altro aspetto preoccupante la prescrizione dei processi, il 33,4%, una percentuale che si discosta di poco da quella degli italiani che ritengono problematico il basso livello di educazione alla legalità dei cittadini (32%), un dato leggermente imprevisto. A destare preoccupazione sono poi i possibili costi da sostenere in caso di contenzioso legale e il sovraffollamento delle carceri, anche quest’ultimo con una percentuale un po’ inaspettata. Per il 25% degli intervistati alla base del crescente sentimento negativo c’è “una giustizia che favorisce principalmente i ricchi, i privilegiati, i più spregiudicati”, Il 23,7% attribuisce il rancore alla “crescente disuguaglianza nei redditi e nelle opportunità di lavoro”, mentre il 18,4% individua la causa nella “burocrazia inefficiente e costosa”. Il 15,5% chiama in causa “l’ingresso incontrollato di stranieri all’interno dei nostri confini” e il 12,2% le “promesse disattese di crescita”. Stando ai dati del ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze, l'evasione fiscale presente in Italia è stimata in circa 110 miliardi di euro all'anno. Un importo paurosamente elevato che, comunque, appare decisamente inferiore agli oneri che i cittadini e le imprese subiscono in virtù degli sprechi, degli sperperi e delle inefficienze presenti nella nostra PA. Scorrendo i risultati di alcuni studi condotti da una mezza dozzina di istituzioni di ricerca molto autorevoli, il danno economico in capo ai contribuenti italiani sarebbe di oltre 200 miliardi di euro all'anno. Si tratta di una dimensione economica quasi doppia rispetto all'evasione", dice la Cgia. C’è poi il discorso sulla povertà e la ricchezza. La povertà in Italia è più o meno stabile, nel 2023 risultavano in condizione di povertà assoluta poco più di 2,2 milioni di famiglie (8,4% sul totale delle famiglie residenti, valore stabile rispetto al 2022) e quasi 5,7 milioni di individui (9,7% sul totale degli individui residenti, come nell’anno precedente). L’incidenza della povertà assoluta fra le famiglie con almeno uno straniero è pari al 30,4%, si ferma invece al 6,3% per le famiglie composte solamente da italiani. L’incidenza di povertà relativa familiare, pari al 10,6%, è stabile rispetto al 2022; si contano oltre 2,8 milioni di famiglie sotto la soglia. In lieve crescita l’incidenza di povertà relativa individuale che arriva al 14,5% dal 14,0% del 2022, coinvolgendo quasi 8,5 milioni di individui. Comunque al di là di questi dati, sappiate che il risparmio degli italiani è in crescita e le famiglie detengono circa 5.732,7 miliardi di euro in risparmi e investimenti. Questa cifra rappresenta un aumento del 4,96% rispetto al 2023, con una crescita di 270,9 miliardi di euro. Pertanto nel 2024, la ricchezza netta delle famiglie italiane ha raggiunto 11.700 miliardi di euro, pari a 8,3 volte il reddito disponibile. Read the full article

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Aforismi volume terzo kindle edition

Aforismi volume terzo Aforismi volume terzo kindle edition di Carl William Brown, seconda edizione riveduta, ampliata e aggiornata con anche 100 straordinarie citazioni in Inglese. Dopo la fine del tempo, madre, ci ritroveremo nella realtà che non esiste, nel mondo che non c'è; saremo felici, sereni, in pace, e finalmente potremo godere di ciò che non siamo. Carl William Brown Una delle regole fondamentali dell'universo è che niente è perfetto. La perfezione semplicemente non esiste... Senza l'imperfezione, né tu né io esisteremmo. Stephen Hawking La storia dei grandi leader mondiali è spesso la storia della follia umana. Voltaire Tutta la vita per trovare il centro, e alla fine la circonferenza scoppia. Carl William Brown Solo dopo aver perso la propria mamma per sempre si può capire l’essenza del vero amore e lo straziante dolore per la vita che se ne va. Carl William Brown Le forze distruttive dell'umanità sono direttamente proporzionali alle capacità scientifiche, tecnologiche, sociologiche, economiche, politiche e militari della sua imbecillità. Carl William Brown Sul punto di morte si ricordò di sua madre che lo stava attendendo nella realtà che non esiste e quasi compiaciuto si consolò. Carl William Brown D’ora in poi voglio immaginarmi la morte come una tenera e affettuosa mamma che con estremo amore, stringendomi sorridente al suo seno per tutta l’eternità, invece di darmi la vita me la toglierà. Carl William Brown Questo terzo volume di aforismi, più di mille, risale indicativamente agli anni 1995-96, e contiene frasi brevi, riflessioni, aforismi, idee, critiche, battute, lampi di intelletto e quant'altro che in parte sono già apparsi su Internet nei miei vari siti, primo fra tutti il Daimon Club, nella sezione dedicata a Carl William Brown e successivamente nel blog di Aforismicelebri. Sul finire dell'anno 2023, dopo la morte di mia madre decisi di pubblicare il testo in formato PDF, e di renderlo disponibile online. Ora pubblico la seconda edizione con una nuova veste grafica che coinvolge la copertina ed il testo scritto, con ovviamente una nuova prefazione ed alcune aggiunte al corpus del libro, in primis le conclusioni, ovvero un articolo sul sogno e la memoria di mia madre, alla fine ho poi aggiunto come al solito il mio testamento letterario con i lasciti del Daimon Club, ed anche 100 aforismi in lingua Inglese, per favorire la diffusione di questo idioma, in quanto questo fine da sempre rientra nei progetti basilari del Daimon Club e dei miei blogs. Ho pure aggiunto alcuni nuovi aforismi di stesura recentissima nelle parti introduttive, anche per dimostrare che nonostante gli anni che passano e si accumulano, la mia verve ed il mio stile non sono cambiati quasi per niente. La fotografia di mia madre in copertina e altre sue immagini all'interno del libro, sono da considerarsi come un omaggio alla sua memoria, così come i numerosi riferimenti nell'introduzione e nella parte conclusiva del testo, caratteristiche che si ripeteranno anche nel volume quarto, già online su Amazon, che però verrà aggiornato a breve. Per tutti quelli che ancora non mi conoscessero, e penso siano parecchi, anche se i miei scritti sono disseminati in Internet dal 1997, io sono Carl William Brown, il vendicatore letterario. Questo è appunto il nome di penna del mio personaggio, un surrealista, umorista, nichilista, umanista e un po’ romantico. Questo infine è il mio motto, mutuato dal grande Giordano Bruno, ovvero “In tristitia hilaris, in hilaritate tristis”, che a sua volta probabilmente l’avevo ricavato da una citazione di Ovidio “Gaude tamen interdum et tristitiam solare modesta” oppure da qualche riflessione di Seneca o Cicerone, che avevano discusso ampiamente dell'importanza e dell'equilibrio delle emozioni e della moderazione; per cui niente di nuovo sotto il sole. Per gli amanti dell’Inglese, quindi abbiamo, Carl William Brown, the literary avenger. Surrealist, humorous, cynical, nihilistic, scientific, humanistic and romantic character. In tristitia hilaris, in hilaritate tristis. Se la tradizione è la componente statica della cultura, la stupidità è di certo quella dinamica. Ormai al giorno d'oggi pur di sopravvivere e di far quattrini si falsifica tutto; la cosa più drammatica però è che si falsificano persino le speranze. La solitudine è brutta, ma è sempre meglio che la compagnia dei rompicoglioni. Per chi non ha alcuna prospettiva di vita intellettuale, l'amore rimane, oltre al cibo e all'attività sessuale, l'unico forte legame istintivo con la vita, ormai diventata inconsapevolmente schizofrenica. Le donne non capiscono molto, tuttavia gli uomini, spesso, capiscono ancora meno. Su queste premesse, pensate un po' voi come ha potuto evolvere la specie umana. Già, se un detenuto costa al popolo italiano circa 100 milioni all’anno, non sarebbe meglio per tutti che lo stato pagasse prima i criminali, magari dandogli anche qualcosa di meno; forse così facendo risparmieremmo di certo un bel po' di soldi. Un detenuto costa allo stato circa 100 milioni all'anno. Datemene almeno 50 o faccio una strage. Se conoscete la legge dei costi e dei benefici, vi conviene, no! La letteratura in genere è uno specchio che riflette i tempi, e se i tempi sono miseri, la letteratura che ne scaturisce non può essere che miserabile! Essere simpatici e ben voluti dalle masse è una cosa che dovrebbe far riflettere, potendo. Quando ci si abitua troppo alle cose che ci circondano, non ci si rende più conto del loro effettivo valore. Per questo molti uomini stupidi si credono saggi. Il mondo procede secondo la regola della prova e dell'errore. Gli errori li fanno i governanti, mentre le prove le fanno i poveri diavoli. Gli animali non arrivano neanche ad immaginare quanto sono stupidi gli uomini; proprio perché l'immaginazione è tipica dell'uomo è anche tipica della stupidità. Per imparare bisogna necessariamente attraversare una zona di non sapere, ma non si deve sostare lì troppo a lungo; è questo che i nostri politici non hanno ancora capito o forse l'hanno capito troppo bene. Il mostro su cui pendeva l'imputazione di 11 capi d'accusa, vale a dire 11 omicidi di coppiette, l'equivalente cioè di 22 assassini, avrebbe dovuto sicuramente essere giudicato colpevole e condannato; si, colpevole di non averne ammazzato almeno il doppio. Per non leggere i giornali dovrete essere già molto stupidi, viceversa come fareste a migliorarvi. Il denaro è un'ottima protesi per cervelli atrofizzati. Prima si estinguerà la specie umana e meglio sarà; almeno la stupidità avrà un alleato in meno. Il guaio della specie umana è che agisce troppo senza pensare e pensa troppo senza agire. È dimostrato scientificamente che il grande freddo come del resto il grande caldo sono degli ottimi conservanti, ecco perché consiglio l'azoto liquido o un grande forno a microonde per garantire l'immortalità all'umanità. Gli scrittori lasciano nelle loro opere utili descrizioni dei loro tempi in modo tale da consentire ai posteri di conoscere la stupidità delle epoche precedenti. Noi siamo i burattini dei potenti, ed i potenti sono i burattini della stupidità. L'uomo non è solo materia, però quando si siede a tavola non mangia lo spirito. Una volta in una classe di una scuola di montagna mi chiesero cosa avrei fatto a gente come Pacciani (il famoso mostro di Firenze), la mia risposta fu che ne avrei clonato una dozzina e li avrei mandati proprio in quella zona. Se dobbiamo ridere, ridiamo almeno su battute serie. Il nichilismo è la distruzione teorica e pratica dei valori tradizionali; il vero nichilismo invece è la distruzione teorica, ma soprattutto pratica dell'uomo; processo lento, ma che comunque prosegue con costanza. I filosofi accademici non sono altro che ciarlatani; forse invece sono proprio i ciarlatani ad essere i veri filosofi. Basta narcotici, prendiamo un po' di eccitanti; passiamo dalla cultura dell'oppio a quella della coca. Dicono che chi si droga non può essere utile al sistema produttivo classico; e questo voi lo chiamereste un vizio. La chiesa come al solito è in ritardo; pensate che crede ancora che il mondo abbia un senso. La vita continua grazie agli stupidi e agli inconsapevoli, infatti chi si rende veramente conto dello scarso valore dell'esistenza non si affanna tanto per conservarla. Cosa, se non la stupidità, può essere simultaneamente in luoghi diversi e può percorrere allo stesso tempo cammini differenti, pur restando una e indivisibile. La democrazia è un sistema chiuso dove una maggioranza di impotenti elegge una minoranza di potenti. I politici sono come le puttane; hai voglia a romanticizzarle, quelle pensano solo ai soldi. Molti uomini, non solo vivono al di sopra delle loro possibilità economiche, ma anche di quelle intellettive. I cretini hanno sempre ragione perché sono la maggioranza. Per sentire delle vere e proprie fesserie, non ci vuole uno stupido qualsiasi, al contrario serve un uomo ben preparato, colto ed intelligente. Gli stupidi non hanno bisogno di patente per circolare liberamente, in più non rischiano neanche la multa, perché mancano i controlli, e se ci sono, sono superficiali. Forse l'inferno non sono gli altri, ma forse è anche vero che è meglio non frequentarli. Prima di costruire il sapere, sarebbe meglio distruggere l'ignoranza. I miei aforismi costituiscono dei messaggi che dovrebbero risvegliare delle emozioni, creare dell'energia e far acquisire un po' di logica; il tutto messo al servizio della lotta contro la stupidità. Come va? Insomma! Sai, ultimamente ho avuto un mucchio di problemi. No, non lo sapevo, ma sai, chi non ha problemi al giorno d’oggi. Beh, se è per questo, la stupidità di certo non ne ha! Un tempo eravamo sudditi della stupida tirannia del sovrano, ora siamo sudditi della stupida tirannia del suffragio. Non tutta la proprietà è un furto, ma la grande proprietà lo è di sicuro, per cui in quest'ultimo caso non si dovrebbero contemplare reati contro il patrimonio. Gli uomini cattivi sono cattivi per i buoni e buoni per i cattivissimi; al contrario i buoni sono buoni per i cattivi e cattivissimi per i buoni. Il genio di Shakespeare sta nell'aver fatto osservare con grande maestria la grande buffonata dell'esperienza umana e nell'aver analizzato blandamente le cause che sconvolgono l'ordine naturale e la serenità del mondo, la sua stupidità consiste invece nel non averci prospettato quale sia questa grande armonia. Pur esistendo la felicità quasi tutti sono infelici, anche se magari non lo ammettono. L'amore si può identificare con il sesso, il sesso con l'uomo, l'uomo con la sporca stupidità; ecco perché Amleto non vuole amare. La moderna solidarietà non è che il tentativo di mascherare la propria stupidità facendo esercizi di falsa umanità. L'uomo è talmente stupido da disprezzare i compagni che navigano con lui nel tempestoso mare di guai della propria esistenza, mentre ammira strabiliato chi lo fa affondare. Ogni polizia segreta non è degna di un paese civile, ma poiché non vi è alcun paese civile, tutte le nazioni hanno la propria polizia segreta. Chissà perché ma i moderni Servizi Segreti non possono che farmi ricordare le più antiche SS. Suprema ispiratrice dell'umano agire, sublime musa dell'umano patire, a te è dedicata la mia opera. L'intertestualità dell'arte letteraria, e non solo, garantisce che la stupidità sia continuamente reiterata. Ho sentito dire da un professore che per spiegare la luce ad un giovane inizierebbe dall'alfabeto Breil; sarebbe come a dire che per insegnare il piacere sessuale si dovrebbe partire da un cadavere in putrefazione. In una società egualitaria non ci sarebbe bisogno di solidarietà; il volontariato serve solo dove c'è una grande miseria. La diffusione delle richieste di solidarietà è direttamente proporzionale al diffondersi dell'imbecillità. Volontariato, solidarietà, ma quale umanità; io so che quando ho bisogno di qualcosa devo sempre pagare. I professori universitari sono spiriti superiori, leggono nel pensiero, e sapendo quindi che mi occupo di stupidità, non mi hanno mai dato troppa confidenza; forse avevano paura di suscitare in me troppo interesse. Aforismi. Volume terzo. Kindle e-book. Seconda edizione. Aforismi. Volume secondo. Kindle e-book. Seconda edizione. Carl William Brown author page on Amazon Aforismi volume secondo. Prima edizione. Aforismi Volume primo (Download Pdf) William Shakespeare aphoristic dictionary Applied Daimonology. Principles and essays Daimonologia Applicata. Principi e saggi. Aforismi Volume III° Prima edizione Aforismi Volume IV° Kindle e-book Scarica gratis degli e-books interessanti. Ars longa, Vita brevis di C.W. Brown Aforismi Volume I di C.W. Brown L’Italia in breve Aforismi e citazioni L’Italia in breve, un libro per tutti Made in Italy. Italia in breve Dati statistici sull’Italia Aforismi Geniali di W. Shakespeare Aforismi contro il potere di C.W. 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Aforismi volume secondo kindle edition

Aforismi volume secondo Aforismi volume secondo kindle edition di Carl William Brown, seconda edizione riveduta, ampliata e aggiornata con anche 100 straordinarie citazioni in Inglese. Le tre grandi divinità madri dei popoli orientali sembra fossero generatrici e annientatrici insieme, Dee della vita e della fecondità nello stesso tempo che Dee della morte. Sigmund Freud Preferirei essere incatenato a questa roccia piuttosto che essere il servo ubbidiente degli Dei. Prometeo di Eschilo I termini "idea" e "saggio" derivano entrambi dalla stessa radice che significa "vedere", ovviamente non solo con gli occhi, ma anche con la mente. Carl William Brown Così come la storia ha avuto inizio da un atto di disubbidienza, e i miti ebraici e greci ce lo confermano, così per uno stesso atto dovrà anche finire. Eric Fromm Nel cuore di ogni aforisma, per quanto nuovo o addirittura paradossale esso possa apparire, pulsa un'antichissima verità. Arthur Schnitzler L'aforisma è il tentativo di risolvere dialetticamente il conflitto tra esperienza e riflessione. Alessandro Morandotti L'aforisma è un esercizio mentale, psichico, logico e linguistico, spirituale, rituale, emotivo e razionale; è una primaria attività concettuale e letteraria, un misto di prosa e poesia che veicola, oltre all'ideologia, simpatia od antipatia. Carl William Brown L'aforisma viene molto apprezzato, tra l'altro perché contiene mezza verità, cioè una percentuale non indifferente. Gabriel Laub L'aforisma è una sintesi fra poesia e prosa, è un precipitato narrativo, è una parabola didascalica, è un concetto ideologico, in pratica è filosofia compressa, zippata. E’ letteratura che si adegua all’epoca digitale. Carl William Brown Una massima che abbia bisogno di essere spiegata non vale niente. Luc de Clapiers de Vauvenargues E' mia ambizione dire in dieci frasi quello che altri dicono in interi volumi. Friedrich Nietzsche Il dubbio non è piacevole, ma la certezza è ridicola. Solo gli imbecilli sono sempre sicuri di ciò che dicono. Voltaire Questo secondo volume di aforismi, più di mille, risale indicativamente agli anni 1993-95, e contiene frasi brevi, riflessioni, aforismi, idee, critiche, battute, lampi di intelletto e quant'altro che in parte sono già apparsi su Internet nei miei vari siti, primo fra tutti il Daimon Club, nella sezione dedicata a Carl William Brown. In seguito nel 2021, decisi di pubblicare il testo in formato PDF, e di renderlo disponibile online nei miei siti, e principalmente in quello dell'associazione Daimon Club. Ora pubblico la seconda edizione con una nuova veste grafica che coinvolge la copertina ed il testo scritto, con ovviamente una nuova prefazione ed alcune aggiunte al corpus del libro, ovvero alla fine ho aggiunto il mio testamento letterario con i lasciti del Daimon Club, ed anche 100 aforismi in lingua Inglese, per favorire la diffusione di questo idioma, in quanto questo fine da sempre rientra nei progetti basilari del Daimon Club e dei miei blogs. Per tutti quelli che ancora non mi conoscessero, e penso siano parecchi, anche se i miei scritti sono disseminati in Internet dal 1997, io sono Carl William Brown, il vendicatore letterario. Questo è appunto il nome di penna del mio personaggio, un surrealista, umorista, nichilista, umanista e un po’ romantico. Questo infine è il mio motto, mutuato dal grande Giordano Bruno, ovvero “In tristitia hilaris, in hilaritate tristis”, che a sua volta probabilmente l’avevo ricavato da una citazione di Ovidio “Gaude tamen interdum et tristitiam solare modesta” oppure da qualche riflessione di Seneca o Cicerone, che avevano discusso ampiamente dell'importanza e dell'equilibrio delle emozioni e della moderazione; per cui niente di nuovo sotto il sole. Per gli amanti dell’Inglese, quindi abbiamo, Carl William Brown, the literary avenger. Surrealist, humorous, cynical, nihilistic, scientific, humanistic and romantic character. In tristitia hilaris, in hilaritate tristis. Chi trovasse i miei scritti poco soddisfacenti, può sempre guardare una telenovela, no! Oppure può dedicarsi alle scienze, così arriverà più lontano, arriverà ai confini dell'inconsistenza. Il lavoro, molta forza buttata al vento, e troppi spostamenti che non conducono da nessuna parte. (Per chi non lo sapesse, il lavoro è appunto forza per spostamento, fisicamente parlando.) Cos'è la morte se non un sonno prolungato, e poi a me piace dormire. L'amavo così tanto che per lei avrei dato la vita, dopo morto, s'intende. La vita, l'amore, la felicità, tutte cose semplici, è la stupidità dell'uomo che le rende complicate. L'intelligenza dell'uomo gli consentirebbe di soffrire meno rispetto agli altri animali che popolano questo pianeta, purtroppo però la stupidità lo fa soffrire di più. Nessuna legge umana è universale, comunque tutte hanno qualcosa in comune, la stupidità. Tira di più un pelo di figa che cento buoi. Vecchio proverbio contadino. Sempre valido. Non ci può essere ragione senza follia, ne tanto meno felicità senza dolore, è questo il dramma del genere umano e forse dell'universo. In questa valle di lacrime non ci resta che ridere, sempre che non ci facciano pagare una tassa anche su questo. Dio ha creato un essere imperfetto che desiderando però la perfezione ha creato a sua volta un Dio perfetto. Sembra che la selezione naturale stia lavorando per ottenere un uomo sempre più estetico, ciò comporterà inevitabilmente un peggioramento etico, praticamente l'uomo diventerà sempre più stupido. È proprio vero al peggio non c'è alcun limite. Mi piacerebbe proprio sapere come mai la donna matura prima, invecchia prima, ma marcisce dopo. L'informazione in termini scientifici significa tutto ciò che elimina le incertezze, ecco perché il vocabolo quando viene impiegato nelle altre sfere del sapere si porta con se un certo alone di comicità. La vita non è altro che un viaggio attraverso le valli dell'assurdo, attraverso i mari della stupidità, quando poi si giunge nel porto della follia ad attenderci non c'è nessuno, ci accorgiamo solo allora di aver viaggiato invano. Forse l'uomo avrà anche bisogno di convenzioni, ma certamente non ha bisogno di quelle stupide; il problema però è che queste sono la maggioranza. Inspiegabile! L'uomo è necessariamente folle e non potrebbe non essere così dopo aver vissuto per ben nove mesi nel ventre materno. La filosofia ricercando la felicità rende infelici, così come l'umorismo nascendo dal dolore rende filosofi. Il poeta in genere opera delle sintesi, dei giochi di parole, delle capriole verbali, egli usa la retorica e le associazioni mentali per lanciare dei messaggi, per suscitare emozioni e riflessioni, o per criticare l'operato umano, praticamente quello che cerco di fare io con i miei scritti brevi, soltanto che io non sono un poeta. Più si sa più il mondo scema, meno si sa più si è scemi. Probabilmente i migliori libri sono quelli che non sono mai stati scritti. I governanti per organizzare bene una nazione devono fare molti esperimenti, e le cavie naturalmente sono sempre i cittadini. La cosa drammatica è che il loro perfezionismo fa si che questo sia un processo senza fine. La chiesa aspetta in grazia che Gesù venga di nuovo a salvarci per poter così vendere i diritti delle riprese alle televisioni di tutto il mondo. Nella Bibbia si legge: - I miti erediteranno la terra. - Si! Solo quando questa sarà un completo letamaio ed i ricchi abiteranno su Marte. Gesù è già venuto una volta per salvarci, ma il viaggio è stato lungo, e l'operazione è stata più difficile di quanto avesse pensato, così da allora preferisce che siamo noi ad andare da lui, così ci può curare con più calma ed attenzione, in pratica ci può salvare meglio. Aforismi. Volume secondo. Kindle e-book. Seconda edizione. Carl William Brown author page on Amazon Aforismi volume secondo. Prima edizione. Aforismi Volume primo (Download Pdf) William Shakespeare aphoristic dictionary Applied Daimonology. Principles and essays Daimonologia Applicata. Principi e saggi. Aforismi Volume III° Seconda edizione Aforismi Volume IV° Scarica gratis degli e-books interessanti. Ars longa, Vita brevis di C.W. Brown Aforismi Volume I di C.W. Brown L’Italia in breve Aforismi e citazioni L’Italia in breve, un libro per tutti Made in Italy. Italia in breve Dati statistici sull’Italia Aforismi Geniali di W. Shakespeare Aforismi contro il potere di C.W. Brown Daimon Library Books Aforismi per autore Aforismi per argomento Riflessioni e pensieri Saggi e aforismi Read the full article

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Shakespeare aphoristic wisdom

Aphoristic wisdom Shakespeare aphoristic wisdom a short essay from William Shakespeare Aphoristic Dictionary a great book by Carl William Brown of 600 pages, 8 essays and more than 3,000 quotes, and much more. Wisdom and goodness to the vile seem vile; filths savour but themselves. William Shakespeare I will never be an old man. To me, old age is always 15 years older than I am. Francis Bacon Wisdom cries out in the streets, and no man regards it. William Shakespeare It is not enough to love wisdom, knowledge or learning, you also have to make others fall in love. Carl William Brown Meditation on wisdom is always praiseworthy, regardless of the results. Seneca Passions make man live, wisdom only makes him live longer. Nicolas de Chamfort Why, but scholars should have some privilege of pre-eminence. So have they: they only are worthy translators. John Florio Love is a sickness full of woes, All remedies refusing; A plant that with most cutting grows, Most barren with best using. Samuel Daniel A good life is a main argument, but a good book is a miracle. Ben Jonson Man is a Creature of a wilful Head, And hardly driven is, but eas'ly led. Samuel Daniel Books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them… I know they are as lively and as vigorously productive as those fabulous dragon’s teeth and being sown up and down, may chance to spring up armed men. John Milton To the reader, we offer this collection as both a mirror of human nature and a guide to noble living. Let these aphorisms, stamped with Shakespeare’s acute genius, store the mind with precepts that fortify the heart against folly and inspire actions that reflect divine wisdom and goodness. In an age craving clarity amidst confusion, Shakespeare’s aphorisms - simple, profound, and true - remain an inexhaustible source of instruction, urging us toward benevolence, piety, and the pursuit of a higher moral order. The works of William Shakespeare, a poet and dramatist without equal, have long served as a treasury of human wisdom, illuminating the complexities of the heart and the principles that govern virtuous conduct. Within the rich tapestry of his plays and sonnets lie pearls of insight-brief, pointed, and profound-worthy of being gathered and presented for the contemplation of all who seek to refine their understanding and elevate their character. The dramatic genius of William Shakespeare, unmatched in its poetic splendor, shines most brightly in its embodiment of good sense, moral wisdom, and a vivid perception of the duties and affections that govern human life. If these qualities form the soul of great dramatic writing, none has certainly surpassed Shakespeare, whose works overflow with truths that illuminate the path to virtue and prudence. As Horace, adapted to Shakespeare, declares: “Good sense and moral wisdom are the source / Whence the true drama gains its purest force.” This collection therefore, gathers the poet’s most concise and weighty sayings-maxims drawn from the mouths of kings, fools, lovers or soldiers-that distill the moral and prudential essence of his plays and sonnets into propositions of enduring truth, crafted to instruct, elevate, and inspire readers of every age, since they transcend the context of their dramatic origins to speak universally to the human condition. They teach us to discern virtue from vice, to navigate the tempests of passion with reason, and to uphold integrity amidst the frailties of life. For instance, when Polonius advises, “This above all: to thine own self be true,” we are reminded of the paramount duty of self-honesty, a cornerstone of moral rectitude. Likewise, the poignant reflection, “All the world’s a stage,” invites us to consider the transient roles we play and the eternal values that should guide our actions. The aphoristic form, dignified by antiquity, finds its zenith in Shakespeare. From the maxims of Pythagoras to the precepts of Euripides, Seneca, and Plautus, and from the Psalms and Proverbs to the sayings of Confucius and Zoroaster, this mode has long conveyed moral instruction through maxims that encapsulate practical wisdom, and timeless lessons for the betterment of the soul and society. Modern masters like Bacon, Milton, Montesquieu or Pascal have employed this literary genre to convey wisdom with force and brevity, yet Shakespeare, rivaling the best of Greek and Roman antiquity, surpasses them in vividness and universality. His aphorisms, as Quintilian advocated for moral verses, are fit to be memorized by youth, fortifying the heart against human mental instability, making his aphorisms a beacon for personal and civic virtue. Shakespeare’s aphorisms, like those of the ancients, are the fruit of a mind deeply attuned to the human condition. Drawing from his modest yet sufficient learning-Latin, some Greek, French, and Italian, alongside the chronicles of his country and the Scriptures-and enriched by converse with wise contemporaries such as Jonson, Essex, and Southampton, Shakespeare wove his observations into sayings that breathe with the grace of truth. As a matter of fact his aphorisms reflect the duties owed to country, friends, parents, and kin; the sanctity of wedded love; and the roles of speare. From the maxims of Pythagoras to the precepts of Euripides, Seneca, and Plautus, and from the Psalms and Proverbs to the sayings of Confucius and Zoroaster, this mode has long conveyed moral instruction through maxims that encapsulate practical wisdom, and timeless lessons for the betterment of the soul and society. Modern masters like Bacon, Milton, Montesquieu or Pascal have employed this literary genre to convey wisdom with force and brevity, yet Shakespeare, rivaling the best of Greek and Roman antiquity, surpasses them in vividness and universality. His aphorisms, as Quintilian advocated for moral verses, are fit to be memorized by youth, fortifying the heart against human mental instability, making his aphorisms a beacon for personal and civic virtue. Shakespeare’s aphorisms, like those of the ancients, are the fruit of a mind deeply attuned to the human condition. Drawing from his modest yet sufficient learning-Latin, some Greek, French, and Italian, alongside the chronicles of his country and the Scriptures-and enriched by converse with wise contemporaries such as Jonson, Essex, and Southampton, Shakespeare wove his observations into sayings that breathe with the grace of truth. As a matter of fact his aphorisms reflect the duties owed to country, friends, parents, and kin; the sanctity of wedded love; and the roles of judges, senators, and warriors. They teach us to navigate the complexities of life with a kind of intellectual and pragmatic integrity of mind. That’s why we insist once again that the inner goal of this volume is not merely to adorn the mind with eloquent phrases but to furnish it with precepts for virtuous living. Each aphorism, in its original form, has been carefully selected for its didactic power, offering guidance to the young, consolation to the weary, and admonition to the wayward. In an age where madness often masquerades as wisdom, Shakespeare’s maxims serve as beacons, illuminating the path to prudence, justice, and compassion. They are not abstract philosophies but practical counsels, forged in the crucible of human experience and polished by the poet’s art. From Shakespeare Aphoristic Dictionary a book of 600 pages by Carl William Brown. It includes 8 essays, 562 entry words, more than 3,000 quotes and 200 value judgments by great authors and scholars to fully appreciate the real greatness of the most famous literary genius of all time. William Shakespeare’s literary reputation! William Shakespeare great quotes The Greatness of William Shakespeare Thoughts and literary quotes on Shakespeare Aforismi geniali di William Shakespeare by C.W. Brown English, Greek and Latin, the revival of learning The English Renaissance, a golden age Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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Humor and Jokes

Health and preventive care medicine Modifica data e ora Humor and Jokes, good, funny, entertaining, enjoyable, amusing, humorous, and hilarious literature by famous authors on English Culture blog by Carl William Brown. To the theory of multiple intelligence, or of the seven intelligences of the American psychologist Howard Gardner, we should add a further one, namely the humorous intelligence, very particular and rare, in fact it is not present in very many individuals. So we will have, humorous/witty; linguistic/verbal; visual/spatial; intrapersonal; interpersonal; kinesthetics; logical/math; and finally musical intelligence. Carl William Brown Fools are my theme, let satire be my song. Lord Byron I remain just one thing, and one thing only - and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician. Charlie Chaplin Seriousness is an accident of time. It consists of putting too high a value on time. In eternity there is no time. Eternity is a moment, just long enough for a joke. Hermann Hesse Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. Plato As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot. John Lennon Sex is like air; it's not important unless you aren't getting any. Anonymous The more one suffers, the more, I believe, has one a sense for the comic. Søren Kierkegaard If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you. Oscar Wilde A serious and good philosophical work could be written consisting entirely of jokes. Ludwig Wittgenstein All human race would fain be wits. And millions miss, for one that hits. Jonathan Swift Jokes of the proper kind, properly told, can do more to enlighten questions of politics, philosophy, and literature than any number of dull arguments. Isaac Asimov Laughing faces do not mean that there is absence of sorrow! But it means that they have the ability to deal with it. William Shakespeare Satirists gain the applause of others through fear, not through love. William Hazlitt All higher humor begins with ceasing to take oneself seriously. Herman Hesse I opened my eyes and saw the real world, and I began to laugh, and I haven't stopped since. Søren Kierkegaard To say that authority, whether secular or religious, supplies no ground for morality is not to deny the obvious fact that it supplies a sanction. A. J. Ayer He who dares not offend cannot be honest. Thomas Paine Humour is by far the most significant activity of the human brain. Edward De Bono Bad memory and humor Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility. James Thurber Humor is a kind of emotional chaos told about calmly and quietly in retrospect.There is always a laugh in the utterly familiar. Max Eastman All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. Mark Twain First of all, a joke can put things, definitions, ideas in a nutshell ... Secondly, jokes can elucidate things, often more revealingly than long and complicated scientific definitions ... A joke or anecdote can prick pomposity and show up cant and hypocrisy better than any other method. George Mikes Or take the political joke - another case where the joke, while it must be funny in its own right, has a deeper, more significant meaning... Under oppressive regimes jokes replace the press, public debates, parliament and even private discussion - but they are better that any of these... The joke is a flash of lightning, athrust with a rapier. It does not put forward the "argument" that the tyrant is possibly mistaken: it makes a fool of him, pricks the pomposity, brings him down to a human level and proves that he is weak and will one day come crashing down. Every joke told weakens the tyrant, every laugh at his expense is a nail in his coffin. That is why tyrants and their henchmen cannot possibly have a sense of humour, any more than an archbishop can be an atheist or a monarch a republican. No one living in the free atmosphere of a western democracy can imagine the liberating and invigorating effect these jokes have as they spread from mouth to mouth. George Mikes We are hit by the joke but, as psychoanalysts put it, our ego regresses, gives up some control and for a moment relaxes its jealous, guarding position. George Mikes Understatement springs from the English character: and having become second nature it also contributes now to the formation or development of the English character. As I said, it is not only a joke, not always a joke and, occasionally, it is very much the opposite of a joke ... The whole rhythm of life in England is understatement; their suppression of emotion is understatement; their underreaction to everything, the polite word instead of the expletive (when the latter would help so much more to clean the air), the stiff upper lip, the very climate with its absence of extremes, all these are understatement. George Mikes Quantum physics joke As Blake said the voice of honest indignation is the voice of God, and humour without any doubt means indignation towards the follies of the world, sarcastic indignation against human vanity, his authority and his stupidity. We can also consider Humor as a form of revenge through which we can get even of the abuses supported without breaking the law. Humor, which is one of the highest activity of the human brain, as Freud said, is thus a means that helps us to live better and to endure our distressing reality. As a matter of fact, it is a good therapy and a way of teaching us something through a lively approach. In ancient medical theory there were four principal "humours" in the human body (phlegm, blood, choler and black bile) and the bad balance of these elements caused illness, while an exact balance made a compound called "good humour"! In modern times, however the concept of humor has enlarged enormously and nowadays we talk about humor in literature as well as in everyday life to indicate not only a genre of writing but also a particular mood or character to face our existence and overcome the different anxieties of its burdens! Humor is the feeling of the contrary, while the comic is the observation of it, said Pirandello in his essay on Humor, but nowadays we can consider humor as an hypernymic word that incorporates other styles and ways of oral and written expression such as comedy, satire or parody, and that makes use of all the linguistic and rhetorical devices of our tradition, such as irony, sarcasm, metaphors, puns and other tropes or schemes. In any case we associate humor with what makes us laugh or that evokes mirth, pleasure or strong as well as soft criticism towards the vices of the human kind. Someone point out that humor is a nihilistic approach to life and that it tend to destroy and reject all established codes of values and morality, but this way to destroy is nothing but a way to create a new and healthier human behaviour, as Bacon or Eliot tought us! Of course we have to understand the different ways of fantastical writing and thus we have also to come to terms with jokes production and nonsensical literature, but in the long run all this will help us to better appreciate the ineffectual, ridiculous, even comical, meaning of our existence and so at last we will learn to understand better also its final essence! Some time ago Carl William Brown, that is yours truly or the writer of this short introduction if you prefer, completed his thesis on George Mikes and the Humor Phenomenology in the World of Literary and Philosophical Production, a huge and vast job of intellectual research through thousand of books and essays and that brought our author to read, amongst other things, obviously all the books written by George Mikes, to whom first of all go my affectionate regards! Humour and jokes This work constitutes the most detailed dissertation about George Mikes entire literary production and has also given a lot of ideas for Carl William Brown   literary production itself as well as for the making of this humorous website, which is to consider as my highest tribute and homage to my teacher George Mikes. We must add that the vast dissertation, for academical reasons, has been written half in Italian and half in English so the Publishing Editor who would be interested in it should do some light works of translation before having the pleasure to put on the market what is on of the best research on humor and on Mikes’ production in the world up to our days! But this is a pure digression! Anyway what is done is done and since we believe strongly in it, as J. Barrie put it, this must also be considered our religion, and not only another digression! What’s more this is also a study that teaches the ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is amusing, comical, incongruous, or absurd in our life and so it helps to avoid some kind of bad accidents or to draw from Greek culture, some kind of  Katastrophes! A great author as Pirandello had also discovered that humor is born from the feeling of the contrary and writers like Mark Twain or J. Swift knew only too well that humor is born from pain and distress and that’s why it constitutes, as Freud put it, one of the most extraordinary psychic methodology to endure the painful events of our lives. therefore in these lines you can also find the real goal of this website! We immediately underline however that for us true humor is always “black” and so in this sense it approaches necessarily the fiercest satire and the strongest jokes! We can also add that our humor is born from our deep, surrealist, nihilist and postmodernist nature and that the way to follow to fully appreciate our literary efforts is to live apart your “superego” moral controls in order to see some true and unfamiliar aspects of life, perhaps less conventional, but just for this reason more true! To end this small introduction I want only to add some George Mikes’ remarks about humor and his surroundings, with the precise goal to pay my gratitude to this author who has made me discover the real value of a humorous lively disposition towards life and all its adversities! To really conclude this prologue I just want to point out that Carl William Brown in the meanwhile has become a full time writer and has produced something as 10,000 aphorisms and numerous essays about humor, power, literature, authority, stupidity, religion, politics, economics and psychology; not to talk of his jobs on the web, where he has created The Daimon Club Organisation which runs several websites and has had in two years more than 150,000 pages visited, even if it is not yet transalted in English! Now I have really concluded! For the time being, of course! See you soon then, and enjoy yourselves with my humorous creations and collections! Bye, Bye! George Mikes was an Hungarian gentlemen who went to London for a fortnight on the eve of the second world war, as a journalist, and remained there for the rest of his life. The Hungarian subsequently referred to him as ” the chap who became an English writer “, where as the English have always known him as “the Hungarian”. This dual, or binary identity, led him to write a book entitled How to be an Alien which is an irrelevant study of English idiosyncracies. The book has been a great success, especially with the English themselves and so George during his life wrote also another 36 books, just to make a living and just to amuse and enjoy ourselves! Carl William Brown American sense of humor Who in this kind of merry fooling am nothing to you: so you may continue and laugh at nothing still. So said Prospero in the Tempest by W. Shakespeare and that’s why you perhaps are saying, a bit of light at last! But the sense of humor is a difficult question to treat, it is the feeling of contrary and opposing things, it is a sorrowful feeling born from life which must teach to die well in good health and merry laughing ! That’s why we must get used to death in life and life in death, in fact only doing like that we will be able to gain our everlasting eternity! Religion permitting ! Dont’ you think so! And to confirm a very surrealistic mind, just listen to this amusing little poem of mine: ” Mr. Cook, Mr. James Cook, we suppose! Would you like to be cooked ?  said the greedy cannibals of the Hawaii just before cooking the  curious and tasty explorer, the famous and tender Captain Cook!  Carl William Brown and the Daimon Club! and now a nice joke: ” Smith meets his old friend Brown and tells him he has decided to get married: ” Who is the girl ?” ” Jane Huggins of Camberley ” ” Are you mad ? ” asks Brown astonished. ” Do you know her ?” ” I do know of her. And so does everybody else in the district. She has been in bed with half of Camberley.” Six months later they meet again and Smith tells his friend that he is married. ” Who is your wife ?” ” Jane Huggins of Camberley.” ” But how could you ?” exclaims Brown. “Didn’t I tell you that every other man at Camberley had been in bed with her ?” ” Yes ” says Smith, ” but afterwards I went to Camberley and – well, it’s quite a small place.” and don't forget humor wisdom: ” But it does follow, that we must treasure our vices and be cautious with our good characteristics because one could not exist without the other. It does follow that judging yourself or others you must not think of separable mental ingredients, but of the mixture only. Beware of kindness or rather do not trust it implicitly because in a bad mixture it may only cover a weakling and a liar. Beware of too much sincerity and open heartedness; chatterboxes seem often very sincere. Beware of promises; they are often given to please you to-day and not to be kept to-morrow. Beware of fanatics: they are usually frustrated fools who do not even believe in their own doctrines. Beware of too much chastity; because it is often practised and preached by people who would have liked to sin but could not. Do not turn your back on rude people without knowing a little more about them; they are often truthful and outspoken. Do not reject unkind people, just because they have the courage to say “no”.” George Mikes Matter and antimatter humor 05-07-2023 World Laughter Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about laughter and its many healing benefits, as well as about thousands of community groups around the world who regularly practice comedy that promote wellness and overall well-being. World Laughter Day is celebrated in most large cities around the world. Hundreds of people gather worldwide on that day to laugh together. It has been celebrated in Los Angeles since 2005 and has since spread all over the world as a way to express people’s love for comedy and laughter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhMO5SSmiaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OB72GZOS4c To make a good healthily laugh you can also visit the following pages! Funniest English Comedians Tommy Cooper Great Jokes Fish, fishers and good humour www.cartoonmovement.com Three men in a boat by Jerome K. Jerome Freud on humor and jokes Carl William Brown on humour April fools day or All fools day George Mikes e l'umorismo  (My Ko-fi Shop) George Mikes quotes George Mikes on Italy George Mikes on English Good English jokes Christmas crackers jokes Puns riddles and jokes Christmas jokes Professional jokes Funny and crazy notices Charlie Hebdo Magazine Reader's Digest Humour For more information Visit  www.daimon.org/hum Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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Aforismi di C.W. Brown Volume primo

Aforismi. Volume Primo. Carl William Brown Aforismi di C.W. Brown volume primo. Più di 1000 citazioni, massime e pensieri in un libro gratuito liberamente accessibile online e anche scaricabile. Aforismi. Volume primo. Seconda edizione. Kindle unlimited. Gli aforismi e le riflessioni contenute in questo primo volume sono da anni fruibili online nel mio sito (www.daimon.org), dove è anche possibile attraverso uno spider fare una ricerca all'interno di tutti gli aforismi che ho scritto nei vari anni. Con la grande diffusione dell'editoria elettronica e le nuove possibilità di distribuzione del self-publishing, nel 2014 questo testo era diventato un moderno e comodo ebook, disponibile nelle piattaforme di vendita online sia in formato cartaceo, sia elettronico, poi nel 2018 ho ritirato tutti i miei libri dal commercio elettronico e li ho resi disponibili in forma gratuita sia nei miei siti, sia in altri del settore editoriale libero. Ho deciso di intitolare il libro solo con la parola AFORISMI, seguito dal numero del volume, in modo tale che in futuro forse potrà uscire anche il secondo e poi il terzo e così via, anche se in realtà nel testo sono contenute anche espressioni non proprio aforistiche, ma che al contrario si avvicinano di più a dei pensieri sciolti, a delle riflessioni, a delle battute o a delle invettive. Il libro riporta anche una breve introduzione per illustrare all'ipotetico lettore un po' quello che è il mio stile e la mia poetica, anche se è quasi inutile dire, che al di là di tutto quello che potremmo scrivere sulla letteratura breve e aforistica, la cosa comunque che più gli si addice è quella forma un po' paradossale, umoristica, disincantata e nichilistica, che da un punto di vista logico rappresenta meglio di tutte il disorientamento e la disillusione della nostra realtà, presente, passata e ovviamente futura. Grazie per la vostra attenzione e buona lettura. ∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼∼ Ogni minuto nascono più imbecilli di gente capace e si sa, il tempo fugge inesorabilmente e non s'arresta un'ora e le passate cure e le future... Carl William Brown I politici raramente hanno preteso di inventare valori morali, ma hanno sempre giustificato e rafforzato quelli immorali. Carl William Brown Dio è ovunque, peccato che in ogni luogo si fermi soltanto per qualche istante. Carl William Brown Non solo il saggio è sempre pronto a partire, ma oserei dire che è desideroso di partire al più presto. Carl William Brown Don Lorenzo Milani diceva che l'operaio conosce 300 parole, il padrone 1000, per questo lui è il padrone. Ma quando accade il contrario è ancora più triste e si devono sovvertire i ruoli... Carl William Brown Il bandito Giuliano Mesina un giorno disse che sarebbe diventato completamente onesto quando la società sarebbe diventata realmente giusta. Carl William Brown I leaders carismatici tendono sempre più a fare affidamento su fondi e rifornimenti ottenuti come doni, bottino di guerra, saccheggio, tangenti, e purtroppo in Italia ne abbiamo molti di questi leaders carismatici. Carl William Brown Il vero guaio non è l'esistenza di dio, è che non riusciamo a liberarcene. Carl William Brown Per Amleto c'era del marcio in Danimarca, per me c'è dell'Italia nel marcio. Carl William Brown C'è chi dice che i moralisti prima o poi finiscono nei bordelli. A me sta bene anche così, ma voglio dei forti sconti e magari anche delle quote nella società. Carl William Brown C'è una bella differenza fra la battuta umoristica e la stupidità, ma i nostri comici di regime non la notano. Carl William Brown Aforismi di Carl William Brown volume primo L'universo non sa neppure che esisti, quindi rilassati. Carl William Brown Per essere malvagi non serve infrangere le leggi, basta osservarle alla lettera. Carl William Brown La storia non è altro che un insieme di nefandezze commesse dai prepotenti ai danni della povera gente. Carl William Brown Dio, perdonali, non sanno quello che fanno, non per niente li hai creati tu. Carl William Brown Chi ti dice credi può essere un santo, chi ti dice devi credere è un nazista. Carl William Brown Quando tutti quelli che muoiono di fame saranno morti di fame, nel mondo non avremo più il problema della fame. Carl William Brown Per ridurre il costo del lavoro si potrebbe ritornare allo schiavismo puro, no! Carl William Brown I ricchi fanno la beneficenza e la beneficenza fa i ricchi. Carl William Brown Il nostro caro Papa polacco ha detto che il dolore avvicina a Dio, è per questo che vorrei torturarlo. Carl William Brown La religione, come la matematica, non è un'opinione è solo una fesseria. Carl William Brown Quando alcune modelle non si lamenteranno più per il fatto di non riuscire a spendere i soldi che prendono, forse la società diventerà più onesta. Carl William Brown Il Paradiso è sempre più pieno di Santi e la terra è sempre più piena di Pirla. Carl William Brown Le forze tragiche e comiche dell'esistenza non possono dare altro che una risultante umoristica. Carl William Brown Alcuni grandi di grande hanno solo la presunzione. Carl William Brown Il Principe ha una gran bella casa. Il problema non è se abbia o no una bella casa, il problema è che non l'abbiamo mai ammazzato. Carl William Brown La religione è solo letteratura, ma la letteratura per fortuna non è solo religione. Carl William Brown Letteratura religiosa, rosa, gialla, nera, marrone (Merde). Carl William Brown Scalfaro è nel mirino della mafia, Mancino è nel mirino della mafia, Andreotti è nel mirino della mafia... beh, speriamo che facciano centro. Carl William Brown La madre degli ignoranti è sempre in cinta e per di più non abortisce mai. Carl William Brown Se gli Atei non hanno il diritto di distruggere le illusioni, i religiosi non hanno il diritto di crearle. Carl William Brown Il Denaro è l'unico Dio che si vede ed i suoi adepti se ne guardano bene dal rinnegarlo. Carl William Brown Forse le bombe atomiche su Hiroshima e Nagasaki non sono state sufficienti... Carl William Brown La politica non è altro che un modo per fare il proprio interesse fingendo di fare il bene comune, è una disonesta dissimulazione. Carl William Brown Nel cammino dell'umanità, la maturità è pura e semplice vanità. Carl William Brown Il Papa è l'inviato di Dio in terra ed io sono il portavoce del buon senso, entrambi siamo i rappresentanti di qualcosa che non esiste. Carl William Brown Mentre la Società si secolarizza e la Chiesa perde il suo potere, la nuova religione imperante sta diventando il Capitalismo. Carl William Brown La Chiesa ha ammesso di aver commesso molti errori, solo che non vuole ammettere che sta continuando a farne. Carl William Brown I miserabili troveranno il paradiso terrestre nell'Aldilà, i potenti non hanno bisogno di aspettare, l'hanno già trovato. Carl William Brown Il vino è il sangue di Cristo, forse è per questo che tanti si ubriacano. Vampiri! Carl William Brown Il Papa è il grande esattore di Dio e la Chiesa è una grande impresa commerciale, pagate e sarete salvi, che Indulgenza! Carl William Brown Il Papa è un bene preziosissimo per il nostro paese, ha un valore enorme, considerando l'attuale deficit forse ci converrebbe venderlo. Carl William Brown Quando Dio comincerà a credere in me e mi manderà dei doni, io comincerò a credere in lui. Carl William Brown Se la satira si pone dei limiti non è più satira, la satira deve sconfiggere i limiti. Carl William Brown Aforismi. Volume primo. Seconda edizione. Kindle unlimited. Aforismi Volume primo (My Ko-fi Shop) Aforismi Volume II° Aforismi Volume III° Aforismi Volume IV° Scarica gratis degli e-books interessanti. Ars longa, Vita brevis di C.W. Brown L’Italia in breve Aforismi e citazioni L'Italia in breve, un libro per tutti Made in Italy. Italia in breve Dati statistici sull'Italia Aforismi Geniali di W. Shakespeare Aforismi contro il potere di C.W. Brown Daimon Library Books Aforismi per autore Aforismi per argomento Riflessioni e pensieri Saggi e aforismi Read the full article

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100 splendid quotes

100 splendid quotes 100 splendid quotes, a selection of 100 great aphorisms by famous authors, philosophers and artists through the centuries to help everyone create better thoughts and achieve good actions. Awareness and stupidity are unfortunately two sides of the same coin, just like life and death, laughter and tears, comedy and tragedy, wealth and poverty, peace and war; but with these coins it is very difficult, if not impossible, to play heads or tails and tempt fate. Carl William Brown Excellence withers without an adversary. Seneca And all our yesterdays have lighted fools the way to dusty death. William Shakespeare Love is a state in which a man sees things most decidedly as they are not. Friedrich Nietzsche The contradiction of capitalism is that it creates wealth while increasing poverty. Karl Marx I hate victims that respect their executioners. Jean Paul Sartre Focus on knowledge, live authentically, challenge limits, and align your soul with truth. Socrates The misfortune of the wise is better than the prosperity of the fool. Epicurus A snake can change its skin but not its disposition. Persian proverb Stupidity generally serves both those who do not think much and those who think too much and badly. Carl William Brown The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must first destroy a world. The bird flies to God. That God's name is Abraxas.” Hermann Hesse No man is good by chance. Virtue is something which must be learned. Seneca When your education limit your imagination, it is called indoctrination. Richard Feynman We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged. Heinrich Heine Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present: each man as he sees himself, each man as the other person sees him, and each man as he really is. William James Excellence is achieved through repeated effort, guided by reason and effort. Aristotle Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury; signifying nothing. William Shakespeare All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure. Mark Twain Happy slaves are the worst enemies of freedom. Marie von Ebner The quickest way to end a war is to loose it. George Orwell The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for. Fyodor Dostoyevsky Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. Rumi The wise don't need advice. Fools won't take it. Benjamin Franklin If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. Epictetus A person hears only what he understand or better what he believe to understand. Carl William Brown Good and ethic power should be the ability to do good for othes, otherwise power in itself is just only stupidity. Carl William Brown If you want to reach a large audience, appeal to idiots. Arthur Schopenhauer There is no greater good than knowledge. Plato Even a writer of aphorisms, if he does not know the philosophical secret of the right measure, will only contribute to the miserable prolixity of stupidity. Carl William Brown The highest for of love is the love of wisdom. Plato Those who tell the stories also rule society. Plato Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. Sadi of Shiraz One must never miss an opportunity of quoting things by others which are always more interesting than those one thinks up oneself. Marcel Proust The urge to save humanity is almost always only a false-face for the urge to rule it. Power is what all messiahs really seek: not the chance to serve. This is true even of the pious brethren who carry the gospel to foreign parts. H.L. Mencken The community should share property and family to create unity. Plato Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others. Otto von Bismarck Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. Winston Churchill The brighter the light, the darker the shadow. Carl G. Jung It is to difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living. jean Jacques Rousseau Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers. Voltaire The body is the prison of the soul. Plato Love is silence, and it has no past or future. Jiddu Krishnamurti It is frightful that people who are so ignorant have so much influence. George Orwell In a war of Ego, the loser always wins. Buddha Make a habit of two things - to help, or at least, to do no harm. Hippocrates As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot. John Lennon Knowledge is the food of the soul. Plato Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself. Ludwig Wittgenstein Ten beggars can sleep on one rug, but two kings feel uncomfortable in one country. Saadi An intellectual is a person who has found a thing that is more interesting than sex. Aldous Huxley We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged. Heinrich Heine Happiness is not achieved by pursuing pleasure but by embracing purpose. Epictetus Many a man thinks he is buying pleasure, when he is really selling himself to it. Benjamin Franklin Let your actions align with your words. Epictetus What I advice you to do is not to be unhappy before the crisis comes. Seneca The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength. Marcus Aurelius Better a civil or a world war, even a nuclear one, than having to put up with the stupidity of those who govern this planet, the shithole toilet of the universe. Carl William Brown The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven. John Milton The mind can make a heaven of hell, or a hell of heaven. Marcus Aurelius Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it. René Descartes The purpose of education is to empower individuals to think critically. John Locke For the world is Hell, and men are on the one hand the tormented souls and on the other the devils in it. Arthur Schopenhauer How can great minds be produced in a country where the test of a great mind is agreeing in the opinions of small minds? John Stuart Mill Wickedness is paid for in the next world, but stupidity in this one. Arthur Schopenhauer I have never believed that man’s freedom consisted in doing what he wants, but rather in never doing what he does not want to do. Jean-Jacques Rousseau By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius A concept is a brick. It can be used to build a courthouse of reason. Or it can be thrown through the window. Gilles Deleuze Not to be absolutely certain is one of the essential things in rationality. Friedrich Nietzsche Philosophy is the art of forming, inventing, and fabricating concepts that respond to problems. Gilles Deleuze Chi pensa non crede, chi crede non pensa. Arthur Shopenhauer Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. Vicktor Frankl The essence of evil is its refusal to think. Hannah Arendt To find fault is easy; to do better may be difficult. Plutarch True philosophy begins where pleasure ends and discipline begins. Plato A corrupt state teaches its youth obedicence, not virtue. Lucis Annaeus Seneca I swear to you, gentlemen, that being too conscious is a disease, a real, absolute disease. Fyodor Dostoevsky For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them. Lucius Annaeus Seneca I swear to you, gentlemen, that being too conscious is a disease, a real, absolute disease. Fyodor Dostoevsky I would prefer an intelligent hell to a stupid paradise. Blaise Pascal Once upon a time, watching some American films, we said that our people were coming, today at most we can only say that the idiots are coming. Carl William Brown The common people are always seduced by appearance and success. Niccolò Macchiavelli To accuse others for one's own misfortune is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete. Epictetus The superior man always thinks of virtue, the common man thinks of comfort. Confucius A fool's brain digests philosophy into folly, science into superstition, and art into pedantry. Hence University education. George Bernard Shaw The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have. Epictetus Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities. Aldous Huxley There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will. Epictetus Books weigh a lot: and yet, those who feed on them and put them in their bodies, live among the clouds. Luigi Pirandello A lie is more comfortable than doubt, more useful than love, more lasting than truth. Gabriel Garcia Marquez Often injustice lies in what you aren’t doing, not only in what you are doing. Marcus Aurelius Since the little wit that fools have was silenced, the little foolery that wise men have makes a great show. William Shakespeare Nothing can be loved or hated unless it is first understood. Leonardo da Vinci Humanity does not need artificial intelligence if imbecility still dominates deep within its nature. Carl William Brown Slept, awoke, slept, awoke, miserable life. Franz Kafka All war is a crime against humanity. Leo Tolstoy Happy slaves are the bitterest enemies of freedom. Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach It is better to change an opinion than to persist in a wrong one. Socrates The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn. Bertrand Russell By all means marry: if you get a good wife or husband, you'll become happy; if you get a bad wife or husband, you'll become a philosopher. Socrates If you wish to be rich, do not add to your money, but subtruct from your desires. Epicurus The more unintelligent a man is, the less mysterious existence seems to him. Arthur Schopenhauer To know what life is worth you have to risk it once in a while. Jean-Paul Sartre Don’t miss these other similar posts: Great inspirational quotes and aphorisms Great motivational quotes and aphorisms Wise quotes from the Ancients 100 outstanding quotes and aphorisms 100 golden quotes and aphorisms 100 best quotes and aphorisms 100 awesome quotes and aphorisms 100 wonderful quotes and aphorisms 100 admirable quotes and aphorisms 100 magnificent quotes and aphorisms 100 brilliant quotes and aphorisms 100 famous quotes and aphorisms 100 memorable quotes and aphorisms 100 excellent quotes and aphorisms 100 top great quotes and aphorisms 100 superlative quotes and aphorisms 100 super worthy quotes and aphorisms 100 great quotes on love Great and famous philosophy quotes Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day Monument Memorial Day, legal holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May in the United States, in honor of the nation’s armed services personnel killed in wartime. Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all our service men and women past and present. You are not forgotten! Without a sign his sword the brave man draws and asks no omen but his country's cause. Homer The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage. Carrie Jones Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul. Michel de Montaigne Our own heart, and not other men's opinions, forms our true honor. Samuel Taylor Coleridge The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression. W.E.B. DuBois One lives in the hope of becoming a memory. Antonio Porchia All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. Winston Churchill We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage. Theodore Roosevelt True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. Arthur Ashe Think about the past and consider the sacrifices men and women in the military have made for us. Gary G. Wetzel We’d like to say thank you to all the veterans of the United States of America. Thank you for the cost you paid so we could live in freedom and safety. Thank you that we have the freedom to pursue happiness, we have freedom of speech, we have all the freedoms other people only dream of. And sorry that some of us take these freedoms for granted. Memorial Day is about freedom given to us by the sacrifice of generations of soldiers. Wish a happy Memorial Day using some of these Memorial Day quotes. Send a message, or just say them personally. While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms.

Memorial Day This Memorial Day should remind us of the greatness that past generations of Americans achieved from Valley Forge to Vietnam, and it should inspire us with the determination to keep America great and free by keeping America safe and strong in our own time, a time of unique destiny and opportunity for our Nation. Freedom does not come without a price. We may sometimes take for granted the many liberties we enjoy in America, but they have all been earned through the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of the members of our armed forces. In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Peace is the real and right memorial for those who have died in war. I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. As long as our nation is the home of the brave, it remains the land of the free. Happy Memorial Day! Memorial Day, legal holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May in the United States, in honor of the nation’s armed services personnel killed in wartime. The holiday was originally called Decoration Day because it is a time for decorating graves with flowers and flags. Over time, the designation Memorial Day became far more common. In the United States, local observances to honor the war dead became widespread following the American Civil War (1861-1865), which had taken more than 600,000 lives. These local observances inspired General John Alexander Logan, the leader of a Union veterans’ group called the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), to issue a general’s order in 1868 designating May 30 as a day for “strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land.” (By “the late rebellion,” Logan meant the Civil War, also known as the War of Rebellion.)

Memorial Day Article Accordingly, on May 30, 1868, several thousand people gathered to observe Decoration Day at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The memorial ceremonies were presided over by Washington officials such as General Ulysses Grant and included a tribute by General James A. Garfield. Following the speeches, thousands of war veterans, orphans, and other participants helped decorate the more than 20,000 graves of Civil War dead in the cemetery. A number of towns in the United States claim to have originated the custom of decorating graves in memorial of the Civil War dead, including Columbus, Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania; and Carbondale, Illinois. However, in 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a proclamation that declared Waterloo, New York, the birthplace of Memorial Day. Townspeople there had begun decorating graves of soldiers, flying flags at half-mast, and organizing parades of veterans 100 years earlier, in May 1866. Waterloo has continued this tradition every year. In 1873 New York became the first state to declare a holiday on May 30. By the end of the 1800s, states throughout the nation had declared Memorial Day a holiday. After World War I (1914-1918), Memorial Day observances were changed to honor the dead in all American wars, starting with the American Revolution. The U.S. Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday in 1971, and changed the date of observance from May 30 to the last Monday in May to give workers a three-day weekend. Memorial Day is marked by parades, speeches, and the decoration of graves. Traditionally, the president or vice president places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, and small flags are placed on all the graves. Ceremonies also are held at Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and at Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Maryland. Many people choose to visit family graves on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Monument Many Southern states continue to honor the Confederate dead on a separate day. Confederate Memorial Day is observed on the fourth Monday in April in Alabama, the last Monday in April in Mississippi, April 26 in Georgia, May 10 in North Carolina and South Carolina, the last Monday in May in Virginia, and June 3 in Louisiana. Texas observes Confederate Heroes Day on January 19, the birthday of Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Tennessee observes Confederate Decoration Day on June 3, the birthday of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy (see Confederate States of America). The Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer activities, such as picnics and trips to the beach. A well-known automobile race, the Indianapolis 500, is held in Indiana every year on Memorial Day weekend. The weather is usually warm and sunny on the last Monday in May. Schools and offices are closed. Families and friends get together for picnics and baseball games. Beaches open for the summer season. Stores hold big sales. There are concerts and evening fireworks in parks. That is the fun side of the American national holiday Memorial Day. But Americans celebrate the holiday in very different ways. There is another, serious side which has more to do with how it all began: with giving thanks to soldiers who died in wars. Some towns organise parades in which war veterans, boy and girl scouts, and school bands in uniforms march to the inspiring sounds of trumpets, flutes, and drums.

Memorial Day History Patriotic citizens, especially, and those involved with the military, visit national cemeteries, where each soldier's grave. As we said before the tradition of Memorial Day began shortly after the American Civil War (1861-1865). That bloody conflict ended in victory for the Northern, 'Union' states against eleven Southern, 'Confederate' states which had tried to break away from the USA and form a separate country. A major result was that slavery, the basis for the agricultural economy of the Southern states, was abolished. In 1865, former American slaves in South Carolina created a ceremony to honour Union soldiers who had died in the war. Starting in 1868, Memorial Day was observed annually on May 30th in many parts of the US. After the First World War, Americans began to honour their countrymen who had died in all wars. In 1971, it was decided that Memorial Day should be celebrated nationwide on the last Monday in May, whatever the date, creating a three-day Memorial Day Weekend. Today many people say that change made it possible for people to have a mini-vacation. They think the government should restore the single-day holiday on May 30th. In that way, citizens wouldn't only amuse themselves and forget the soldiers who died to defend freedoms that are central to the American way of life. The vast majority of Americans agree that Memorial Day should be a time to give thanks to all men and women who died in military service. Yet many citizens, especially pacifists, now criticise what they see as the blind patriotism of some people on Memorial Day. They think that Memorial Day parades and ceremonies should not be used as propaganda for US participation in controversial wars across the world, such as in Iraq and in Afghanistan. For almost 70 years, no Memorial Day parade was held in Washington DC. It is interesting that the tradition of the parade in the US capital was revived in 2005, during the presidency of the unpopular, self-declared "war president", George W Bush.

Memorial Day USA They say that summer in the United States begins at the end of May with Memorial Day Weekend. The whole country takes a holiday on Monday and enjoys a long weekend. But what exactly is Memorial Day? It is in honour of all the veterans who died serving their country and, in the current political climate, some people find the military nature of the holiday offensive. Edwin Rutledge served in the US Navy from 1958 to 1961, but today he is a pacifist and lives in Germany, where he runs" the Munich American Peace Committee. In his own opinion there are certain societies in the States that are susceptible to the military aspect. For example, the Indians are very conscious - it's strange, they've been treated not very well in the States - but they're very proud to have served in the service. Other people have a little bit of difficulty with the idea of war, so they don't particularly like to think that way. There are certain populations in the US, for example the Oriental population, mainly the Japanese population, that has trouble celebrating Memorial Day, after some of the problems that they faced being put into camps during the Second World War. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQ3E5pGWwQ Here are the major U.S. holidays. In some cases, businesses, government offices, and schools will be closed, and also the International Days list. New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day MLK Jr. Day President’s Day Valentine’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Easter/Spring Break Mother’s Day Memorial Day Father’s Day 4th of July Labor Day Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day International Days List Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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Shakespeare Aphoristic Dictionary

William Shakespeare Aphoristic dictionary Shakespeare Aphoristic Dictionary is a book of 600 pages. It includes 8 essays, 562 entry words, more than 3,000 quotes and 200 value judgments by great authors and scholars to fully appreciate the real greatness of the most famous literary genius of all time.  What a piece of work is a man! How noble in reason, how infinite in faculty! William Shakespeare Since Shakespeare had a like for revolutionary rhetoric, let's all cry: "Peace, freedom, and kindness." So now we can start the play! Carl William Brown And so, from hour to hour, we ripe and ripe, and then, from hour to hour, we rot and rot; and thereby hangs a tale. William Shakespeare If you really want to change something, you have to start by changing yourself, going against yourself to the very end. The greatest civil commitment is self-contestation. Carmelo Bene The lunatic, the lover and the poet are of imagination all compact and they have such shaping fantasies that apprehend more than cool reason ever comprehends. William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Aphoristic Dictionary is a great book of 600 pages. It includes 8 essays, with hundreds of quotes, a rich preface to explain Shakespeare, his work, his talent and his time; 200 opinions and value judgments on Shakespeare by great authors and scholars; 562 entry words with more than 3,000 aphorisms; 90 famous texts and soliloquies of Shakespeare, extrapolated from the entire corpus of the Bard and a detailed commented biography. As a matter of fact we have, a dedication, a preface, an introduction, the following essays; aphoristic wisdom, Shakespeare time, Shakespeare greatness, Shakespeare reputation, English Renaissance, Shakespeare identity, Shakespeare sources; then we have the Aphoristic dictionary and Shakespeare famous texts, a conclusion text, plus the bibliography, the list of entry words and the Index of contents. All this to reiterate and help spreading, in a period of poor predisposition to reading, the importance of aphoristic literature and the fundamental thoughts of classical culture, both from a philosophical and psychological point of view, and from an aesthetic and sociological one. In this "Aphoristic dictionary", all the best aphorisms of the great playwright magically follow one another as if the author himself were compiling a real rhetorical glossary for his own use and consumption, to underline as always the literary, historical, linguistic and scientific importance of the aphoristic expression. I believe this is an elegant and direct approach because it will allow the aphorisms to speak for themselves, much like a pure collection of wisdom. The dictionary format will also make it easy for readers to explore specific themes at a glance. I have voluntarily chosen to leave the quotes without any comment or reference to the works, precisely because the value of the aphorisms, as linguistic expressions in themselves, without the citation of the source of the work or the character, express the true essence of the language and communication, and contain the true message that one wants to communicate, beyond the name of the author or the other who wrote them, after all what is in a name, a rose would not be such, if only it were called by another term. Let's take for example the aphorism "War kills more cuckolds than peace breeds men." Certainly, if we consider that it is Timon who expresses it in a certain context of the drama, we could also say that it is not the true thought of Shakespeare, or of whoever wrote or reworked the text for him, but if we analyze it without any reference to the work from which it was extrapolated, we have the distillation of the profound idea expressed by the phrase, which could be the thought of more than one character or author, it is a general idea that does not allow itself to be imprisoned by the surroundings and travels freely in the minds of more people. Each aphorism, in its original form, has been carefully selected for its didactic power, offering guidance to the young, consolation to the weary, and admonition to the wayward. In an age where madness often masquerades as wisdom, Shakespeare’s maxims serve as beacons, illuminating the path to prudence, justice, and compassion. They are not abstract philosophies but practical counsels, forged in the crucible of human experience and polished by the poet’s art. This collection therefore, gathers the poet’s most concise and weighty sayings-maxims drawn from the mouths of kings, fools, actors, lovers or soldiers that distill the moral and prudential essence of his plays and sonnets into propositions of enduring truth, crafted to instruct, elevate, and inspire readers of every age, since they transcend the context of their dramatic origins to speak universally to the human condition. What to say today about Shakespeare and his relevance, if not for example to quote Matthew Arnold who states: "The dialogue of the mind with itself has begun; modern problems have presented themselves; we already hear the doubts, we see the discouragement of Hamlet and Faust." and thus realize that the work of this great genius is timeless, immortal, and best represents the restlessness, ambiguity and unhappiness of modern man in all its nuances, and just as in his sonnets good mixes with evil, beauty with deformity, desire with repulsion, passion with shame. More than 400 years after his death, the cult of our universal bard shows no signs of fading. Indeed, Shakespeare is now a brand, an industry, "Shakespeare Inc." as Time called it, titling the cover "Will Power." Everything is sold in his name: from T-shirts to mugs, from mouse pads to corkscrews. Not to mention Shakespearean tourism, which brings in significant revenue to the coffers of the United Kingdom. The new Globe in London, modeled on "his" seventeenth-century theater, is always sold out. "But this global market does not in the least affect his greatness, does not diminish the ever-new charm, the magic - we would say with Prospero in The Tempest - that the words of his texts evoke, a true universe of words." To conclude this brief description I want to say, paraphrasing Martin Amis, that while we write, or read, someone watches over us: the mother, the teacher, Shakespeare, God. Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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The English and German languages

The English and German languages The English and German languages, an article that analyzes the different aspects of the two idioms from a grammatical, syntactical and lexical point of view. This post has been generated with the help of an AI model and subsequently revised. The German language is a dozen fragments of words flung into an octagonal cylinder - take a good look at them before you begin to turn the machine, for you will never see them in their simplicity again - never never any more. Mark Twain Never knew before what eternity was made for. It is to give some of us a chance to learn German. Mark Twain I don't believe there is anything in the whole earth that you can't learn in Berlin except the German language. Mark Twain What are the main relations between the English language and the German language? The English and German languages have certainly a number of important historical and linguistic connections, starting from their common ancestry. As a matter of fact both English and German belong to the West Germanic language branch, which means they share a common ancestral language, Proto-Germanic, that split off from the larger Indo-European language family. That's why many basic vocabulary words in English and German are cognates, meaning they share a common etymological origin. For example, words like "father" (Vater in German), "mother" (Mutter), and "brother" (Bruder) are very similar. The two languages also exhibit some similarities in grammatical structures, such as the use of case, gender, and verb conjugations, although German has retained more of the inflectional complexity of the ancestral Proto-Germanic language. During the Anglo-Saxon period, when the English language was developing, there was some influence and borrowing of lexical items from Old English into the German language. As the languages developed, there was a mutual influence over time, in fact there has been ongoing lexical borrowing and influence in both directions, with German loanwords entering English and vice versa, especially in scientific, philosophical, and technological domains. While not mutually intelligible, speakers of English and German can often recognize cognates and some sentence structures, making it easier for them to learn the other language compared to languages from completely different language families. Overall, the dynamic interplay between English and German has contributed to the continuous evolution and enrichment of both languages, shaping their vocabularies, grammars, and cultural associations in ways that mirror the deep historical connections between the two language communities. So the long-standing mutual influence between English and German has had a significant impact on the development and evolution of both languages over time such as: 1. Lexical borrowing: - English has borrowed many loanwords from German, particularly in fields like philosophy, science, and technology (e.g. "kindergarten", "bratwurst", "zeitgeist"). - Conversely, German has incorporated numerous English loanwords, especially in more modern domains like computing, business, and popular culture (e.g. "computer", "marketing", "online"). 2. Grammatical and syntactical changes: - German's word order and grammatical structures have been influenced by English, particularly in more informal or colloquial usages. - English's comparatively simpler grammar has also influenced the gradual simplification of some German grammatical features over time. 3. Semantic shifts and expansions: - Meanings of cognate words in the two languages have sometimes diverged or expanded in different directions as the languages evolved. - For example, the German word "Handy" now primarily means "mobile phone", while the English "handy" has a broader meaning of being convenient or useful. 4. Phonological adaptations: - Loanwords from each language have often undergone sound changes to fit the phonological patterns of the borrowing language. - This has resulted in adaptations like the anglicization of German words like "kindergarten" or the germanization of English words like "computer" (pronounced as "der Computer" in German). 5. Cultural and societal influences: - The exchange of vocabulary, idioms, and linguistic features reflects the long history of cultural, economic, and political interactions between the English-speaking and German-speaking worlds. - This linguistic cross-pollination has facilitated mutual understanding and integration between the two language communities over time. There are many examples of specific German words that have been adopted into the English language and vice versa? The followings are some prominent examples of German loanwords that have been adopted into the English language, as well as some English loanwords that have made their way into German: German Loanwords in English: 1. Kindergarten - Originally from the German "Kindergarten" meaning "children's garden", this term for an early childhood education institution is now widely used in English. 2. Schadenfreude - This German word refers to the feeling of pleasure derived from another's misfortune. It has become a common term in English. 3. Über - The German prefix meaning "super" or "above" has been adopted in English, as in "uber-successful" or "uber-cool". 4. Leitmotif - This German term for a recurring musical or narrative theme has been adopted into English. 5. Bratwurst - The classic German sausage has made its way into the English vocabulary. 6. Angst - The German word for a feeling of anxiety or apprehension is now used in English. English Loanwords in German: 1. Computer - The English word for a digital device has been adopted into German as "der Computer". 2. Jeans - The classic American style of denim pants is known as "die Jeans" in German. 3. Teenager - The English term for a person between the ages of 13 and 19 is used in German as "der Teenager". 4. Relax - The English verb "to relax" has made its way into German usage. 5. Comeback - The English word for a return to prominence or success is used in German. 6. Smokey - The English adjective "smokey" has been adopted in German, often referring to eye makeup. These are just a few examples demonstrating the extensive cross-pollination of vocabulary between the English and German languages over time. At the same time many other examples of German words that have become part of the English lexicon reflecting the long history of cultural and linguistic exchange between the two languages. Here are some additional examples of German loanwords that have become integrated into the English language: 1. Kindergarten - As mentioned earlier, this term for an early childhood education institution comes directly from the German "Kindergarten". 2. Gesundheit - This German exclamation, meaning "health", is commonly used in English when someone sneezes. 3. Wanderlust - The German word for a strong desire to travel and explore the world has entered the English vocabulary. 4. Zeitgeist - Meaning "the spirit of the times", this German term is used in English to describe the dominant ideas and beliefs of a particular period. 5. Rucksack - The German word for a backpack or knapsack has become part of the English language. 6. Lebensraum - This German term, meaning "living space", was co-opted by the Nazis but has since entered the English lexicon. 7. Doppelgänger - The German word for a look-alike or ghostly double of a person is used in English. 8. Kindergarten - The German-derived institution name has also led to related English words like "kindergartener". 9. Sauerkraut - The fermented cabbage dish retains its original German name in English. 10. Delicatessen - While originally German, this term for a specialty food store is widely used in English. Now here are some examples of the many German loanwords that have become integrated into common English usage, reflecting the lasting cultural and linguistic exchange between the two languages. 1. Brat/Bratwurst - The German sausage has given us the English word "brat" as a colloquial term for a mischievous child. 2. Hamburger - While the modern hamburger sandwich is American, the name comes from the German city of Hamburg. 3. Pretzel - The distinctive knotted bread snack retains its German name "brezel" in English. 4. Wiener/Wienerwurst - The Vienna sausage, or "wiener", has become a common food item in English. 5. Quartz - This common mineral name is derived from the German "Quarz". 6. Umlaut - The diacritic mark used in some German words, like the two dots over a "u", has become part of English grammar terminology. 7. Poltergeist - The German word for a "noisy ghost" has been adopted into English paranormal vocabulary. 8. Ersatz - Meaning an artificial or inferior substitute, this German loanword is used in English. 9. Sauerkraut - The fermented cabbage dish retains its German name in English. 10. Spiel - The German word for a game or performance has made its way into English, often used to describe a persuasive sales pitch. Overall, the infusion of German loanwords has added depth, nuance, and cultural richness to the English language, expanding its expressive capabilities and reflecting the long-standing intellectual and cultural exchange between the English and German-speaking worlds. The influx of German loanwords into the English language has evidently had a significant influence on the evolution and development of English vocabulary in several key ways: 1. Lexical Enrichment: - German loanwords have expanded the overall lexical stock of the English language, providing new terms to describe concepts, objects, and experiences. - Words like "kindergarten", "zeitgeist", and "doppelgänger" have added nuanced and specialized meanings that were previously lacking in English. 2. Semantic Differentiation: - The adoption of German loanwords has allowed English to develop more precise and differentiated terminology. - For example, the German-derived words "angst" and "schadenfreude" provide more specific emotional descriptors than their English equivalents. 3. Cultural Transmission: - German loanwords have facilitated the transfer of cultural ideas and perspectives from the German-speaking world into the English language and broader Anglophone culture. - Concepts like "Weltanschauung" (worldview) and "Gemütlichkeit" (coziness/conviviality) have enriched the English language's ability to express certain cultural constructs. 4. Stylistic Variation: - German loanwords often bring a sense of erudition, technicality, or formality to the English language, providing stylistic options beyond more common Anglo-Saxon vocabulary. - Words like "kindergarten" and "delicatessen" can lend an air of sophistication compared to their simpler English equivalents. 5. Morphological Adaptation: - Many German loanwords have been adapted to conform to English morphological patterns, such as the addition of English suffixes (e.g. "kindergartener"). - This process of linguistic integration has further solidified the presence of these words in the English lexicon. As far as grammar is concerned we can say that there are several key grammatical and syntactical differences that distinguish the English and German languages. These fundamental differences in grammar and syntax reflect the distinct historical development and linguistic typology of the English and German languages, contributing to their unique character and challenges for language learners: 1. Word Order: - German has a more flexible word order, with the verb often appearing at the end of the sentence, especially in subordinate clauses. - English generally follows a strict subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. 2. Noun Cases: - German has four grammatical cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) that affect noun and article declension. - English nouns do not decline for case, with the exception of the possessive 's. 3. Articles: - German has definite (der, die, das) and indefinite (ein, eine) articles that must agree with the noun in gender and case. - English has a simpler article system, with "the" as the definite article and "a/an" as the indefinite article. 4. Noun Gender: - German nouns are assigned one of three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. - English nouns do not have grammatical gender, with the exception of personal pronouns (he/she/it). 5. Verb Conjugation: - German verbs have a more complex conjugation system, with variations for person, number, and tense. - English verb conjugations are generally simpler, with fewer variations. 6. Compound Words: - German allows for the creation of long, compound words by combining multiple nouns or other parts of speech. - English tends to use separate words or hyphenated constructions instead of extensive compounding. 7. Sentence Structure: - German sentences can have a more complex structure, with the main verb often appearing at the end of the sentence in subordinate clauses. - English sentence structure is generally more straightforward, with the verb appearing closer to the subject. The differences in word order and noun cases between German and English have a significant impact on the relative complexity of sentence structure in the two languages. 1. Word Order: - German allows for a more flexible word order, with the verb often appearing at the end of the sentence, especially in subordinate clauses. - This flexible word order enables German to construct sentences with more elaborate and embedded structures compared to the relatively rigid subject-verb-object (SVO) order of English. 2. Noun Cases: - The four grammatical cases in German (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) affect the declension of nouns, articles, and adjectives. - This case system allows German to convey more nuanced relationships between the different elements of a sentence, such as the subject, direct object, indirect object, and possessor. - In contrast, the lack of a case system in English means that word order and prepositions play a more crucial role in establishing these relationships. The combination of flexible word order and noun cases in German enables the construction of sentences with a higher degree of complexity and subordination, such as: Example German Sentence: "Gestern Abend hat mein Bruder, der ein neues Auto gekauft hat, mir einen Schlüssel dafür gegeben." (Literal translation: "Yesterday evening has my brother, who a new car bought has, me a key for it given.") This German sentence contains multiple embedded clauses and a more intricate arrangement of sentence elements, which would be more difficult to express in a similarly compact form in English. In contrast, an English translation of the same idea would likely require more separate sentences or the use of prepositions and conjunctions to achieve a comparable level of complexity: "Last night, my brother, who had bought a new car, gave me a key for it." Thus, the structural differences between German and English, particularly in terms of word order and noun cases, contribute to the generally greater complexity of German sentence structure compared to the more straightforward syntax of the English language. What are some common challenges German language learners face when translating between German and English sentence structures? German language learners often face several common challenges when translating between German and English sentence structures: 1. Word Order: - Adjusting to the more flexible word order in German, especially the verb-final placement in subordinate clauses, can be difficult for English speakers used to the strict SVO structure. - Correctly positioning the verb in German sentences requires careful attention and practice. 2. Noun Cases: - Understanding and correctly applying the four German noun cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) is a significant hurdle for English learners. - Determining the appropriate case endings for nouns, articles, and adjectives can be challenging, as English lacks this grammatical feature. 3. Sentence Complexity: - German sentences often have a more elaborate and nested structure, with multiple embedded clauses, than their English counterparts. - Accurately translating the logical relationships between these sentence elements can be tricky for learners. 4. Compound Words: - The ability to form long, compound words in German, which may have no direct equivalent in English, requires familiarity with German word formation rules. - Breaking down and accurately translating these compound words can be a challenge. 5. Gendered Nouns: - Remembering the grammatical gender of German nouns and correctly matching articles and adjectives can be a persistent issue for English speakers, who are accustomed to a genderless system. 6. Prepositions and Cases: - Determining the appropriate German preposition to use and how it affects the following noun's case can be a complex task for learners. - Mistakes in this area can lead to inaccurate translations between the two languages. To address these challenges, German language learners often need to develop a strong understanding of the underlying grammatical rules, practice extensively with sentence construction and translation exercises, and continuously reinforce their knowledge through exposure to authentic German texts and conversations. What teaching methods or resources do you recommend for improving German-English translation skills? Here are some effective teaching methods and resources I would recommend for improving German-English translation skills: 1. Immersion and Exposure: - Encourage learners to immerse themselves in authentic German texts, audiovisual materials, and conversations as much as possible. - Exposure to real-world language use helps reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure patterns. 2. Contrastive Analysis: - Explicitly compare and contrast the grammatical structures, word order, and syntax of German and English. - Highlight the key differences and have learners practice translating between the two languages to solidify their understanding. 3. Targeted Grammar Instruction: - Provide in-depth lessons on German noun cases, verb conjugations, and other grammatical features that differ significantly from English. - Use plenty of examples and exercises to help learners internalize the rules and apply them correctly. 4. Translation Workshops: - Facilitate group translation activities, where learners work together to translate short passages or sentences from German to English and vice versa. - Encourage discussion, feedback, and error analysis to improve translation skills. 5. Bilingual Text Shadowing: - Have learners listen to or read aloud German text while simultaneously following along with the English translation. - This helps them develop a deeper intuition for the relationship between the two language structures. 6. Online Resources and Tools: - Utilize online dictionaries, translation aids, and language-learning platforms that provide German-English translation practice and feedback. - Examples include Linguee, DeepL, and various language-learning apps. 7. Feedback and Revision: - Provide learners with regular feedback on their translation work, highlighting areas for improvement. - Encourage them to revise their translations based on the feedback, reinforcing the correct application of language principles. Read the full article

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Aforismi e citazioni sul lavoro

Aforismi e citazioni sul lavoro Aforismi e citazioni sul lavoro, una raccolta di varie citazioni di autori famosi su una delle attività più importanti e spesso faticose della nostra società. La festa internazionale dei lavoratori si celebra il 1 maggio di ogni anno, una tradizione che continua ancora oggi in più di 60 paesi. Tutte le professioni sono delle cospirazioni contro i profani. George Bernard Shaw Il lavoro mi piace, mi affascina. Potrei starmene seduto per ore a guardarlo. Jerome Klapka Jerome Dobbiamo lavorare di meno, perché un uomo sfinito dalla fatica è costretto ad essere fedele alla propria moglie. Occorre del tempo, invece, per danzare, cantare, amare la propria donna e quella degli altri. Rajneesh Bhagwan Le feste dei lavoratori purtroppo le lasciamo ai poveri schiavi, noi criminali, che operiamo con grande passione, non ci fermiamo mai, non abbiamo né giorni di riposo, né di svago o di sollievo, né di celebrazioni varie. Carl William Brown Più desidero che qualcosa sia fatto, meno lo chiamo lavoro. Richard Bach È troppo difficile pensare nobilmente quando si pensa a guadagnarsi da vivere. Jean-Jacques Rousseau Tutti gli sventurati, tutti coloro la cui schiena brucia / sotto il sole feroce e che vanno, che vanno / con la fronte che scoppia in un lavoro infame. / Giù il cappello, borghesi. Questi sono i veri uomini. Arthur Rimbaud Lavoriamo senza pensare: è il solo mezzo per rendere sopportabile l’esistenza. Voltaire Il lavoro è uno sforzo diretto ad ottenere una remunerazione. Th. R. Malthus Si gusta doppiamente la felicità faticata. Baltasar Gracián Non voglio raggiungere l'immortalità con il mio lavoro. Voglio arrivarci non morendo. Woody Allen Si sa che il lavoro ha sempre addolcito la vita: rimane tuttavia il fatto che non a tutti piacciono i dolciumi. Victor Hugo Decise di cambiar vita, di approfittare delle ore del mattino. Si levò alle sei, fece la doccia, si rase, si vestì, gustò la colazione, fumò un paio di sigarette, si mise al tavolo di lavoro e si svegliò a mezzogiorno. Ennio Flaiano L'avidità è il pungolo dell'operosità. David Hume Al mondo non ci sono che due modi per fare carriera: o grazie alla propria ingegnosità o grazie all'imbecillità altrui. La Bruyère De, Jean

Aforismi, citazioni, massime sul lavoro Sto lavorando duro per preparare il mio prossimo errore. Bertolt Brecht E' impossibile godere appieno dell'ozio se non si ha un sacco di lavoro da fare. Jerome Klapka Jerome Il lavoro allontana tre grandi mali: la noia, il vizio ed il bisogno. Voltaire Occorre che un uomo muoia per divenire forza-lavoro. È quella morte che egli trasforma in salario. Jean Baudrillard Dopo tutto, l’intera storia del lavoro umano è una storia di resistenza all’organizzazione del lavoro, al potere politico, all’ideologia del lavoro. Vittorio Foa La grande maggioranza delle persone lavora soltanto per necessità e da questa naturale avversione umana al lavoro nascono i più difficili problemi sociali. Sigmund Freud Lavorare è meno noioso che divertirsi. Charles Baudelaire Intelligenza: quando ti accorgi che il ragionamento del tuo principale non fila. Saggezza: quando eviti di farglielo notare. Anonimo Per ridurre il costo del lavoro si potrebbe ritornare allo schiavismo puro, no! Carl William Brown Fa’ sempre qualcosa, di modo che il diavolo ti trovi sempre impegnato. San Gerolamo Alla fin fine, il lavoro rimane sempre il miglior mezzo per far passare la vita. Gustave Flaubert I consumatori ricercano la massima soddisfazione, i produttori il massimo profitto e i lavoratori devono lottare contro il massimo sfruttamento. Carl William Brown Spesso le grandi imprese nascono da piccole opportunità. Demostene Una persona che usa merci e servizi, senza produrre merci e servizi equivalenti, arreca al Paese esattamente lo stesso danno che arreca un ladro: in effetti si tratta proprio di un furto. G.B. Shaw Quando il caos è intorno a te, ricorda: quello che sopravvive alla storia è il lavoro dell'uomo. Anonimo

Citazioni sul lavoro Se il riposo non è un po' ancora lavoro, è subito noia. Jules Renard La riduzione della giornata lavorativa a un punto in cui la quantità del lavoro non impedisce lo sviluppo umano, è il primo elemento di libertà. H. Marcuse E noi qui in tuta a far la classe operaia, come dei pirla. Altan Non dimostrarti insostituibile; se non puoi essere sostituito, non sarai promosso. Anonimo Oggi anche il cretino è specializzato. Ennio Flaiano Tutti lavoriamo per arrivare al riposo: è ancora la pigrizia a renderci laboriosi. Jean-Jacques Rousseau La schiavitù umana ha toccato il punto culminante alla nostra epoca, sotto forma di lavoro liberamente salariato. G.B. Shaw Il lavoro non è altro che uno stupido sforzo per un inutile spostamento. Carl William Brown Siamo arrivati a un tal grado di imbecillità da considerare il lavoro non solo come onorevole, ma addirittura come sacro, mentre non è che una dolorosa necessità. R. de Gourmont Mani inanellate non sanno mungere vacche Mani nere e callose fanno pane bianco. Canto popolare lituano, XVIII sec. Noi viviamo nell'epoca in cui la gente è così laboriosa da diventare stupida. Oscar Wilde Il lavoro d'equipe è essenziale. Ti permette di dare la colpa a qualcun altro. Arthur Bloch Si sa che il lavoro ha sempre addolcito la vita: il fatto è che non a tutti piacciono i dolciumi. Victor Hugo Un uomo non è un pigro, se è assorto nei propri pensieri; esistono un lavoro visibile ed uno invisibile. Victor Hugo Erano in tre e si doveva eseguire un lavoro; il più forte decise che avrebbe diretto le varie fasi dell'esecuzione, il più furbo disse che avrebbe controllato il buon esito dell'operazione e al più debole non rimase altro che iniziare. Carl William Brown La paura della noia è la sola scusa del lavoro. Jules Renard Ogni volta che basta una sola persona per eseguire un compito con la dovuta applicazione, il compito viene eseguito in modo peggiore da due persone e non viene affatto eseguito se l'incarico è affidato a tre o più persone. George Washington I malvagi lavorano più duramente per andare all'inferno di quanto non facciano i giusti per andare in paradiso. Josh Billings

Aforismi sul lavoro e i lavoratori La fatica rende le donne loquaci e ammutolisce gli uomini. Clive Staples Lewis Ad ogni periodo di attività deve seguirne uno di riposo. Mao Tse-tung Il frutto del lavoro è il più dolce dei piaceri. Luc de Clapiers de Vauvenargues Ogni abitudine rende la nostra mano più ingegnosa e meno agile il nostro ingegno. Friedrich Nietzsche L'uomo è l'unica creatura che consuma senza produrre. George Orwell Il lavoro duro paga nel lungo periodo. La pigrizia paga subito. Anonimo Il lavoro è il rifugio di coloro che non hanno nulla di meglio da fare. Oscar Wilde La vera libertà individuale non può esistere senza sicurezza economica ed indipendenza. La gente affamata e senza lavoro è la pasta di cui sono fatte le dittature. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Recessione è quando il tuo vicino perde il lavoro. Depressione è quando lo perdi tu. Panico quando lo perde anche tua moglie. Boris Makaresko Il lavoro è la maledizione delle classi alcolizzate. Oscar Wilde Vivere del proprio lavoro, una necessità; vivere del lavoro altrui, un'aspirazione. Alessandro Morandotti Lui non sa nulla e pensa di sapere tutto: tutto ciò fa pensare chiaramente ad una carriera politica. George Bernard Shaw Se fossi un medico, prescriverei una vacanza a tutti i pazienti che considerano importante il proprio lavoro. Bertrand Russell La religione ci rende inadatti ad ignorare la nullità e ci butta nel lavoro della vita. John Updike Non un giorno senza una riga. Plinio il Vecchio Lavoro è vita, lo sai, e senza quello esiste solo paura e insicurezza. John Lennon Non ci sono lavoro stupidi, è evidente... Ma ce ne sono di quelli che vengono lasciati agli altri. Miguel Zamacoïs Il lavoro è stato il primo prezzo che si è pagato per ognicosa ed è la misura reale del valore di scambio di ogni merce. Adam Smith Il Governo ha due doveri, quello di mantenere l'ordine pubblico a qualunque costo ed in qualunque occasione, e quello di garantire nel modo più assoluto la libertà di lavoro. Giovanni Giolitti Se fai il lavoro male, dopo magari non te lo fanno fare più. Bill Watterson

Aforismi festa dei lavoratori L'etica del lavoro è l'etica degli schiavi, e il mondo moderno non ha bisogno di schiavi. B. Russel Gli errori, come pagliuzze, galleggiano sulla superficie: chi cerca perle deve tuffarsi nel profondo. John Dryden Una piccola quantità di denaro che cambia di mano rapidamente farà il lavoro di una grande quantità che si muove lentamente. Ezra Pound L'artista è niente senza il dono, e il dono è niente senza il lavoro. Émile Zola Essere uomo è un mestiere difficile, soltanto pochi ce la fanno. Ernest Hemingway Una macchina è in grado di lavorare come cinquanta uomini comuni, ma nessuna macchina può svolgere il lavoro di un uomo straordinario. Elbert Hubbard L'opera esce più bella da una forma ribelle al lavoro dell'artista: verso, marmo, onice, smalto. Théophile Gautier Dio mi perdonerà: è il suo mestiere. Heinrich Heine La differenza tra un intellettuale e un operaio? L'operaio si lava le mani prima di pisciare e l'intellettuale dopo. Jacques Prévert Sulla tematica del lavoro potete anche leggere: Umorismo nero e lavoro Scuola, ozio e lavoro Labor Day explained Aforismi sulle pensioni Aforismi sulle pensioni di C.W. Brown Aforismi per autore Aforismi per argomento Riflessioni e pensieri Saggi e aforismi Read the full article

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Labor Day

Labor day quotes and history Labor Day, an article that explains the history, the major facts, the meaning, the celebrations and quotes to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Labor Day in New York and in the USA is a bit like the equivalent of our International Workers' Day to be celebrated on May 1 of each year, a tradition that continues to this day in more than 60 countries. In America it is a national holiday which in the Big Apple brings folkloristic and festive events along the streets of the city . It is officially celebrated on the first Monday of September (Monday 2 September 2024), even if the celebration extends to the entire weekend preceding it, with the organization of various events and manifestations. The United Kingdom, on the other hand, commemorates labor on the first Monday of May, which does not necessarily fall on May 1. It is known as Early May Bank Holiday, and the day is widely observed, although it does not have the overt labor-themed narrative in other countries. Our labour preserves us from three great evils - weariness, vice, and want. Voltaire, Candide The ceaseless labour of your life is to build the house of death. Michel de Montaigne He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist. Saint Francis of Assisi I am opposing a social order in which it is possible for one man who does absolutely nothing that is useful to amass a fortune of hundreds of millions of dollars, while millions of men and women who work all the days of their lives secure barely enough for a wretched existence. Eugene Debs You count the waves. (Labour in vain.) Proverb, (Latin) To have one's labour for one's pains. Proverb The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law, which forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. Anatole France In vain our labours are, whatsoe'er they be, unless God gives the Benediction. Robert Herrick What needs my Shakespeare for his honoured bones, The labor of an age in pilèd stones, Or that his hallowed relics should be hid, Under a star-y-pointing pyramid? Dear son of memory, great heir of fame, What need'st thou such weak witness of thy name? John Milton The gain in self-confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labour is immense. Arnold Bennett Every job from the heart is, ultimately, of equal value. The nurse injects the syringe; the writer slides the pen; the farmer plows the dirt; the comedian draws the laughter. Monetary income is the perfect deceiver of a man's true worth. Criss Jami Enable every woman who can work to take her place on the labour front, under the principle of equal pay for equal work. Mao Zedong No man needs sympathy because he has to work, because he has a burden to carry. Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. Theodore Roosevelt Even in the meanest sorts of labor, the whole soul of a man is composed into a kind of real harmony the instant he sets himself to work. Thomas Carlyle Even in the meanest sorts of labor, the whole soul of a man is composed into a kind of real harmony the instant he sets himself to work. Thomas Carlyle We've no use for intellectuals in this outfit. What we need is chimpanzees. Let me give you a word of advice: never say a word to us about being intelligent. We will think for you, my friend. Don't forget it. Louis-Ferdinand Celine The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of all pleasures. Luc De Clapiers A man's best friends are his ten fingers. Robert Collyer Labor is man's greatest function. He is nothing, he can do nothing, he can achieve nothing, he can fulfill nothing, without working. Orville Dewey He that hath a trade hath an estate; He that hath a calling hath an office of profit and honor. Benjamin Franklin Labor is the source of all wealth and all culture. Ferdinand Lassalle Who will not suffer labor in this world, let him not be born. John Florio I tell you, sir, the only safeguard of order and discipline in the modern world is a standardized worker with interchangeable parts. That would solve the entire problem of management. Jean Giraudoux Excellence in any department can be attained only by the labor of a lifetime; it is not to be purchased at a lesser price. Samuel Johnson Labor is the curse of the world, and nobody can meddle with it without becoming proportionately brutalized. Nathaniel Hawthorne If a little labor, little are our gains. Man's fortunes are according to his pains. Robert Herrick Labor is the instituted means for the methodical development of all our powers under the direction and control of the will. Josiah Gilbert Holland Life gives nothing to man without labor. Horace Every man is dishonest who lives upon the labor of others, no matter if he occupies a throne. Robert Green Ingersoll Take not from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. Thomas Jefferson Labor, if it were not necessary for existence, would be indispensable for the happiness of man. Samuel Johnson Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them. Joseph Joubert Syzygy, inexorable, pancreatic, phantasmagoria --- anyone who can use those four words in one sentence will never have to do manual labor. W.P. Kinsella Precious gems are profoundly buried in the earth and can only be extracted at the expense of great labor. Sri Anandamayi Ma I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living. John D. Rockefeller The miracle of the seed and the soil is not available by affirmation; it is only available by labor. Jim Rohn It is not, truly speaking, the labor that is divided, but the men divided into mere segments of men, broken into small fragments and crumbs of life, so that all the little piece of intelligence that is left in a man is not enough to make a pin, or a nail, but exhausts itself in making the point of a pin or the head of a nail. John Ruskin There is no real wealth but the labor of man. Percy Bysshe Shelley Labor is still, and ever will be, the inevitable price set upon everything which is valuable. Samuel Smiles If a man loves the labor of his trade apart from any question of success or fame, the Gods have called him. Robert Louis Stevenson The biggest labor problem is tomorrow. 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Labor Day, facts and quotes Labour Day (Labor Day in the United States) is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. For most countries, Labour Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers' Day, which occurs on 1 May. For other countries, Labour Day is celebrated on a different date, often one with special significance for the labour movement in that country. Labour Day is a public holiday in many countries. Labor Day is a federal holiday and falls on the first Monday of September every year. It was initially organized to celebrate labor unions and their contributions to the United States' economy. Labor Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, so all Government offices, organizations, and schools and most businesses are closed. Many cities, towns, and neighborhoods organize and hold public celebrations such as firework displays, picnics, and barbecues. Labor Day 2020 will occur on Monday, September 7. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events. Many residents take advantage of the long Labor Day weekend to take a last summer trip. Because of this, there may be traffic congestion on highways and at airports. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables. For students, Labor Day is the last chance to take a break before school starts again for the fall session. The American football season begins on or around Labor Day, and many teams play their first game of the season during the Labor Day weekend. The first Labor Day was held in 1882, and its origins stem from the Central Labor Union's desire to create a holiday for workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894. Originally, it was intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the trade and labor organizations' work. After the parade, a festival was to be held to amuse local workers and their families. In later years, prominent men and women had speeches. This is less common now but is sometimes seen in election years. One of the reasons for choosing to celebrate this on the first Monday in September, and not on May 1, which is common in the rest of the world, was to add a holiday in the long gap between Independence Day in July and Thanksgiving in November. In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages.

Labor Day parades and celebrations People of all ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks. As manufacturing increasingly supplanted agriculture as the wellspring of American employment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal. They began organizing strikes and rallies to protest poor conditions and compel employers to renegotiate hours and pay. Many of these events turned violent during this period, including the infamous Haymarket Riot of 1886, in which several Chicago policemen and workers were killed. Others gave rise to longstanding traditions: On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, holding the first Labor Day parade in U.S. history. The idea of a “workingmen’s holiday,” celebrated on the first Monday in September, caught on in other industrial centers across the country, and many states passed legislation recognizing it. Congress would not legalize the holiday until 12 years later, when a watershed moment in American labor history brought workers’ rights squarely into the public’s view. On May 11, 1894, employees of the Pullman Palace Car Company in Chicago went on strike to protest wage cuts and the firing of union representatives. On June 26, the American Railroad Union, led by Eugene V. Debs, called for a boycott of all Pullman railway cars, crippling railroad traffic nationwide. To break the Pullman strike, the federal government dispatched troops to Chicago, unleashing a wave of riots that resulted in the deaths of more than a dozen workers. Who Created Labor Day? In the wake of this massive unrest and in an attempt to repair ties with American workers, Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed it into law. More than a century later, the true founder of Labor Day has yet to be identified. Many credit Peter J. McGuire, cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, while others have suggested that Matthew Maguire, a secretary of the Central Labor Union, first proposed the holiday. Labor Day is still celebrated in cities and towns across the United States with parades, picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays and other public gatherings. For many Americans, particularly children and young adults, it represents the end of the summer and the start of the back-to-school season. Labor Day is in good company since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 changed several holidays to ensure they would always be observed on Mondays so that federal employees could have more three-day weekends, and so other holidays that always fall on Mondays include: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, George Washington’s Birthday (or “President’s Day”); Memorial Day; Columbus Day. Here are the major U.S. holidays. In some cases, businesses, government offices, and schools will be closed, and also the International Days list. New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day MLK Jr. Day President’s Day Valentine’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Easter/Spring Break Mother’s Day Memorial Day Father’s Day 4th of July Labor Day Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day International Days List Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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Environment questions

Environmental issues questions Environment Questions and answers about global warming, energy saving, pollution, climate change, weather events, water, rubbish, transport and eco-activism 1) What's the difference between climate and weather? The climate is the pattern of weather a place experiences over a long period of time. There are many different kinds of climate. Hot, dry climates like the Mediterranean climate in summer, or the humid tropical climate we find around the equator with heavy rainfall, or the polar ice climate, where snow and ice are permanent features. The weather is what happens every day, rain, snow, sun, etc. 2) Why is plastic so dangerous for our environment? The modern plastic era began in 1907 with the invention of Bakelite. Synthetic plastic quickly replaced natural material and made our lives more convenient, but it comes from oil or natural gas and this is harming the environment. Plastic is unbreakable, it is more durable than other materials and therefore it lasts much longer, but for this reason it is also very difficult to decompose and it can pollute our planet for hundreds of years. Today we are producing millions of tons of plastic (300) per year, and 10% of this eventually gets into oceans. That's why we need to create and follow every creative recycling programs we can find and also big companies are looking for solutions to solve the plastic problem. 3) Do you know one of the best way to avoid problems associated with recycling? The best way to avoid problems associated with recycling is to precycle - find new uses for old things you don't need anymore. There are many websites that show you how you can transform plastic bottles or milk cartons into interesting art projects. 4) What are the main risks of the global warming? Warmer weather is increasing the risk of long droughts and severe forest fires as it is happening in Australia opr some American states, but at the same time more flooding due to climate changes is the greatest risk for some other countries, like the UK for example. 5) What is in your own opinion an effective way to avoid climate change. I agree with most scientists who think that a global climate change policy is the best way avoid the worst effects of climate change.

Climate change problems 6) Do you know who is Greta Thunberg and how she started her protest in order to increase climate change awareness? She is a young Swedish environmental activist who has gained international recognition for promoting the view that humanity is facing an existential crisis arising from climate change. Thunberg is known for her youth and her straightforward speaking manner, both in public and to political leaders and assemblies, in which she criticizes world leaders for their failure to take sufficient action to address the climate crisis. Thunberg's activism started after convincing her parents to adopt several lifestyle choices to reduce their own carbon footprint. In August 2018, at age 15, she started spending her school days outside the Swedish parliament to call for stronger action on climate change by holding up a sign reading Skolstrejk för klimatet (School strike for climate). 7) How have humans impacted the greenhouse effect? Humans have impacted the greenhouse effect by burning fossil fuels. This increases the number of greenhouse gases trapped in our atmosphere, which traps heat and contributes to global warming. 8) What causes climate change? causes of climate change?   As the post above makes clear, carbon emissions and greenhouse gas emissions gathering in the atmosphere seem to be the principal cause of man-made climate change. 9) What are some of the causes of global warming? Global warming is caused by the greenhouse effect - and things that we as humans are doing to exacerbate this effect. The more carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere , the more serious the greenhouse effect becomes. Things that cause more carbon dioxide to be released include the burning of fossil... 10) Can the human race take action to stop global warming? First, we can look at physical possibilities.  In this case, the answer is that the human race can take action to stop or reduce global warming.  Almost all scientists believe that warming is being caused by human action.  Therefore, human action could reduce warming.

Energy production and pollution 11) How is global warming a environmental issue? Global warming is an environmental issue because it affects the natural environments of various parts of the world.  It does so in ways that hurt humans directly and in ways that alter environmental conditions for nature. Global warming brings about changes in the environment in many places.  There are many examples of how it does this.  It can melt the polar ice caps... 12) Where do you stand on the Global Warming topic? How seriously do you think we should consider “global warming”? In the political world, one of the main points of debate seems to be whether or not human beings are responsible for global warming... 13)  What are the major global environmental issues? There are several major global environmental issues. Perhaps the one with the greatest potential impact in terms of human suffering is the lack of clean safe drinking water. Population growth,... 14)  How do pollution and global warming relate to each other? There is a direct correlation to carbon dioxide emissions and global warming. Since the industrial revolution, the levels of carbon dioxide have been steadily rising. 15) What are the three Rs of the environment? The 3 Rs of the environment are: reduce, reuse, recycle. They have been around for some time but many people have grown lax in following them. Perhaps the War Advertising Council said it best in 1944 as they promoted the conservation of gas, rubber, silk, and other scarce resources. Every year, Americans throw away 50 billion food and drink cans, 27 billion glass bottles and jars, and 65 million plastic and metal jar and can covers. More than 30% of our waste is packaging materials. Where does it all go? Some 85% of our garbage is sent to a dump, or landfill, although we are quickly running out of space. Therefore we must learn how to: Reduce. Purchase products that require less packaging or to limit the waste you are producing. Reuse. Use a travel mug or reusable water bottle and avoid single-use bags. Recycle. Paper, plastic, glass, magazines, electronics, and more can be processed into new products while using fewer natural resources and less energy. This is the 3 R’s mantra.

Save energy In order to persuade and convince you to take some good actions here are some pragmatic information! ENERGY • Americans waste $300 billion per year just by not switching off lights and leaving computers, TVs and videorecorders on permanent stand-by. • Turning down the heating by just one degree, or using one hour less heating a day, can reduce the fuel bill by 10% • Insulation and double windows in a house can save up to one third of heating costs. WATER • Taking a bath uses three times as much water as taking a shower. • We use about 155 litres of water each day on average, 70% more than 30 years ago. • Leaving a water tap running can waste up to 10 litres of water a minute. • In half an hour, a garden sprinkler uses as much water as a family of four in a day. TRANSPORT • Every day British people drive over five million miles on short car journeys under one mile. • Short car journeys cause the worst pollution because the engine is cold and has to warm up. • Driving at 80 km per hour uses 25% less fuel than at 110 kph. RUBBISH • The average family throws away 2 kilos of rubbish every day. • Over 6 billion glass containers are used each year in Britain. Only 25% of them are recycled. • Each ton of paper recycled saves 15 average-sized trees, as well as the animals they support.

The Artic glaciers 100 years ago and nowadays And last but not least, let's see the GWP of Methane Versus CO2. The GWP (Global warming potential) was invented to allow direct comparisons between different gases implicated in global warming. It measures how much energy one ton of a gas will absorb over a given period of time compared to one ton of CO2. If a gas has a higher GWP than CO2, it means it will warm the Earth more over that period than CO2 would. Since CO2 is being used as the reference, it has a GWP of one. Methane has a GWP of between 28 and 36 over 100 years, according to the EPA, meaning it is significantly more potent as a greenhouse gas than CO2. It gets worse. The GWP of methane gets even higher over shorter periods of time due to the gas shorter life span. Over a period of 20 years, methane has a GWP of between 84 and 87. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, while CO2 lasts for longer than methane, methane "sets the pace for warming" in the short term. If you are interested in climate and environment matters you can also read Environment questions and answers Environment and climate debate Climate change test Global warming test Global warming world data Weather forcast and more We are what we do Free download - 20 climate connection challenges for classrooms across the world What's more don't forget to pay a visit to the following website: https://www.earthday.org/ The theme for Earth Day 2025 is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, which focuses on uniting everyone around renewable energy with the goal of tripling clean electricity by 2030. You can participate by joining Earth Action Day through educating, advocating, and mobilizing your communities. Also, consider donating to support Earthday.org's work. https://www.un.org/en/observances/earth-day The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009. The Day recognizes the Earth and its ecosystems as humanity's common home and the need to protect her to enhance people’s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity. https://www.un.org/en/climatechange Climate change, man-made changes to nature as well as crimes that disrupt biodiversity, such as deforestation, land-use change, intensified agriculture and livestock production or the growing illegal wildlife trade, can accelerate the speed of destruction of the planet. Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article

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The English and German languages

The English and German languages The English and German languages, an article that analyzes the different aspects of the two idioms from a grammatical, syntactical and lexical point of view. This post has been generated with the help of an AI model and subsequently revised. The German language is a dozen fragments of words flung into an octagonal cylinder - take a good look at them before you begin to turn the machine, for you will never see them in their simplicity again - never never any more. Mark Twain Never knew before what eternity was made for. It is to give some of us a chance to learn German. Mark Twain I don't believe there is anything in the whole earth that you can't learn in Berlin except the German language. Mark Twain What are the main relations between the English language and the German language? The English and German languages have certainly a number of important historical and linguistic connections, starting from their common ancestry. As a matter of fact both English and German belong to the West Germanic language branch, which means they share a common ancestral language, Proto-Germanic, that split off from the larger Indo-European language family. That's why many basic vocabulary words in English and German are cognates, meaning they share a common etymological origin. For example, words like "father" (Vater in German), "mother" (Mutter), and "brother" (Bruder) are very similar. The two languages also exhibit some similarities in grammatical structures, such as the use of case, gender, and verb conjugations, although German has retained more of the inflectional complexity of the ancestral Proto-Germanic language. During the Anglo-Saxon period, when the English language was developing, there was some influence and borrowing of lexical items from Old English into the German language. As the languages developed, there was a mutual influence over time, in fact there has been ongoing lexical borrowing and influence in both directions, with German loanwords entering English and vice versa, especially in scientific, philosophical, and technological domains. While not mutually intelligible, speakers of English and German can often recognize cognates and some sentence structures, making it easier for them to learn the other language compared to languages from completely different language families. Overall, the dynamic interplay between English and German has contributed to the continuous evolution and enrichment of both languages, shaping their vocabularies, grammars, and cultural associations in ways that mirror the deep historical connections between the two language communities. So the long-standing mutual influence between English and German has had a significant impact on the development and evolution of both languages over time such as: 1. Lexical borrowing: - English has borrowed many loanwords from German, particularly in fields like philosophy, science, and technology (e.g. "kindergarten", "bratwurst", "zeitgeist"). - Conversely, German has incorporated numerous English loanwords, especially in more modern domains like computing, business, and popular culture (e.g. "computer", "marketing", "online"). 2. Grammatical and syntactical changes: - German's word order and grammatical structures have been influenced by English, particularly in more informal or colloquial usages. - English's comparatively simpler grammar has also influenced the gradual simplification of some German grammatical features over time. 3. Semantic shifts and expansions: - Meanings of cognate words in the two languages have sometimes diverged or expanded in different directions as the languages evolved. - For example, the German word "Handy" now primarily means "mobile phone", while the English "handy" has a broader meaning of being convenient or useful. 4. Phonological adaptations: - Loanwords from each language have often undergone sound changes to fit the phonological patterns of the borrowing language. - This has resulted in adaptations like the anglicization of German words like "kindergarten" or the germanization of English words like "computer" (pronounced as "der Computer" in German). 5. Cultural and societal influences: - The exchange of vocabulary, idioms, and linguistic features reflects the long history of cultural, economic, and political interactions between the English-speaking and German-speaking worlds. - This linguistic cross-pollination has facilitated mutual understanding and integration between the two language communities over time. There are many examples of specific German words that have been adopted into the English language and vice versa? The followings are some prominent examples of German loanwords that have been adopted into the English language, as well as some English loanwords that have made their way into German: German Loanwords in English: 1. Kindergarten - Originally from the German "Kindergarten" meaning "children's garden", this term for an early childhood education institution is now widely used in English. 2. Schadenfreude - This German word refers to the feeling of pleasure derived from another's misfortune. It has become a common term in English. 3. Über - The German prefix meaning "super" or "above" has been adopted in English, as in "uber-successful" or "uber-cool". 4. Leitmotif - This German term for a recurring musical or narrative theme has been adopted into English. 5. Bratwurst - The classic German sausage has made its way into the English vocabulary. 6. Angst - The German word for a feeling of anxiety or apprehension is now used in English. English Loanwords in German: 1. Computer - The English word for a digital device has been adopted into German as "der Computer". 2. Jeans - The classic American style of denim pants is known as "die Jeans" in German. 3. Teenager - The English term for a person between the ages of 13 and 19 is used in German as "der Teenager". 4. Relax - The English verb "to relax" has made its way into German usage. 5. Comeback - The English word for a return to prominence or success is used in German. 6. Smokey - The English adjective "smokey" has been adopted in German, often referring to eye makeup. These are just a few examples demonstrating the extensive cross-pollination of vocabulary between the English and German languages over time. At the same time many other examples of German words that have become part of the English lexicon reflecting the long history of cultural and linguistic exchange between the two languages. Here are some additional examples of German loanwords that have become integrated into the English language: 1. Kindergarten - As mentioned earlier, this term for an early childhood education institution comes directly from the German "Kindergarten". 2. Gesundheit - This German exclamation, meaning "health", is commonly used in English when someone sneezes. 3. Wanderlust - The German word for a strong desire to travel and explore the world has entered the English vocabulary. 4. Zeitgeist - Meaning "the spirit of the times", this German term is used in English to describe the dominant ideas and beliefs of a particular period. 5. Rucksack - The German word for a backpack or knapsack has become part of the English language. 6. Lebensraum - This German term, meaning "living space", was co-opted by the Nazis but has since entered the English lexicon. 7. Doppelgänger - The German word for a look-alike or ghostly double of a person is used in English. 8. Kindergarten - The German-derived institution name has also led to related English words like "kindergartener". 9. Sauerkraut - The fermented cabbage dish retains its original German name in English. 10. Delicatessen - While originally German, this term for a specialty food store is widely used in English. Now here are some examples of the many German loanwords that have become integrated into common English usage, reflecting the lasting cultural and linguistic exchange between the two languages. 1. Brat/Bratwurst - The German sausage has given us the English word "brat" as a colloquial term for a mischievous child. 2. Hamburger - While the modern hamburger sandwich is American, the name comes from the German city of Hamburg. 3. Pretzel - The distinctive knotted bread snack retains its German name "brezel" in English. 4. Wiener/Wienerwurst - The Vienna sausage, or "wiener", has become a common food item in English. 5. Quartz - This common mineral name is derived from the German "Quarz". 6. Umlaut - The diacritic mark used in some German words, like the two dots over a "u", has become part of English grammar terminology. 7. Poltergeist - The German word for a "noisy ghost" has been adopted into English paranormal vocabulary. 8. Ersatz - Meaning an artificial or inferior substitute, this German loanword is used in English. 9. Sauerkraut - The fermented cabbage dish retains its German name in English. 10. Spiel - The German word for a game or performance has made its way into English, often used to describe a persuasive sales pitch. Overall, the infusion of German loanwords has added depth, nuance, and cultural richness to the English language, expanding its expressive capabilities and reflecting the long-standing intellectual and cultural exchange between the English and German-speaking worlds. The influx of German loanwords into the English language has evidently had a significant influence on the evolution and development of English vocabulary in several key ways: 1. Lexical Enrichment: - German loanwords have expanded the overall lexical stock of the English language, providing new terms to describe concepts, objects, and experiences. - Words like "kindergarten", "zeitgeist", and "doppelgänger" have added nuanced and specialized meanings that were previously lacking in English. 2. Semantic Differentiation: - The adoption of German loanwords has allowed English to develop more precise and differentiated terminology. - For example, the German-derived words "angst" and "schadenfreude" provide more specific emotional descriptors than their English equivalents. 3. Cultural Transmission: - German loanwords have facilitated the transfer of cultural ideas and perspectives from the German-speaking world into the English language and broader Anglophone culture. - Concepts like "Weltanschauung" (worldview) and "Gemütlichkeit" (coziness/conviviality) have enriched the English language's ability to express certain cultural constructs. 4. Stylistic Variation: - German loanwords often bring a sense of erudition, technicality, or formality to the English language, providing stylistic options beyond more common Anglo-Saxon vocabulary. - Words like "kindergarten" and "delicatessen" can lend an air of sophistication compared to their simpler English equivalents. 5. Morphological Adaptation: - Many German loanwords have been adapted to conform to English morphological patterns, such as the addition of English suffixes (e.g. "kindergartener"). - This process of linguistic integration has further solidified the presence of these words in the English lexicon. As far as grammar is concerned we can say that there are several key grammatical and syntactical differences that distinguish the English and German languages. These fundamental differences in grammar and syntax reflect the distinct historical development and linguistic typology of the English and German languages, contributing to their unique character and challenges for language learners: 1. Word Order: - German has a more flexible word order, with the verb often appearing at the end of the sentence, especially in subordinate clauses. - English generally follows a strict subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. 2. Noun Cases: - German has four grammatical cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) that affect noun and article declension. - English nouns do not decline for case, with the exception of the possessive 's. 3. Articles: - German has definite (der, die, das) and indefinite (ein, eine) articles that must agree with the noun in gender and case. - English has a simpler article system, with "the" as the definite article and "a/an" as the indefinite article. 4. Noun Gender: - German nouns are assigned one of three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. - English nouns do not have grammatical gender, with the exception of personal pronouns (he/she/it). 5. Verb Conjugation: - German verbs have a more complex conjugation system, with variations for person, number, and tense. - English verb conjugations are generally simpler, with fewer variations. 6. Compound Words: - German allows for the creation of long, compound words by combining multiple nouns or other parts of speech. - English tends to use separate words or hyphenated constructions instead of extensive compounding. 7. Sentence Structure: - German sentences can have a more complex structure, with the main verb often appearing at the end of the sentence in subordinate clauses. - English sentence structure is generally more straightforward, with the verb appearing closer to the subject. The differences in word order and noun cases between German and English have a significant impact on the relative complexity of sentence structure in the two languages. 1. Word Order: - German allows for a more flexible word order, with the verb often appearing at the end of the sentence, especially in subordinate clauses. - This flexible word order enables German to construct sentences with more elaborate and embedded structures compared to the relatively rigid subject-verb-object (SVO) order of English. 2. Noun Cases: - The four grammatical cases in German (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) affect the declension of nouns, articles, and adjectives. - This case system allows German to convey more nuanced relationships between the different elements of a sentence, such as the subject, direct object, indirect object, and possessor. - In contrast, the lack of a case system in English means that word order and prepositions play a more crucial role in establishing these relationships. The combination of flexible word order and noun cases in German enables the construction of sentences with a higher degree of complexity and subordination, such as: Example German Sentence: "Gestern Abend hat mein Bruder, der ein neues Auto gekauft hat, mir einen Schlüssel dafür gegeben." (Literal translation: "Yesterday evening has my brother, who a new car bought has, me a key for it given.") This German sentence contains multiple embedded clauses and a more intricate arrangement of sentence elements, which would be more difficult to express in a similarly compact form in English. In contrast, an English translation of the same idea would likely require more separate sentences or the use of prepositions and conjunctions to achieve a comparable level of complexity: "Last night, my brother, who had bought a new car, gave me a key for it." Thus, the structural differences between German and English, particularly in terms of word order and noun cases, contribute to the generally greater complexity of German sentence structure compared to the more straightforward syntax of the English language. What are some common challenges German language learners face when translating between German and English sentence structures? German language learners often face several common challenges when translating between German and English sentence structures: 1. Word Order: - Adjusting to the more flexible word order in German, especially the verb-final placement in subordinate clauses, can be difficult for English speakers used to the strict SVO structure. - Correctly positioning the verb in German sentences requires careful attention and practice. 2. Noun Cases: - Understanding and correctly applying the four German noun cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) is a significant hurdle for English learners. - Determining the appropriate case endings for nouns, articles, and adjectives can be challenging, as English lacks this grammatical feature. 3. Sentence Complexity: - German sentences often have a more elaborate and nested structure, with multiple embedded clauses, than their English counterparts. - Accurately translating the logical relationships between these sentence elements can be tricky for learners. 4. Compound Words: - The ability to form long, compound words in German, which may have no direct equivalent in English, requires familiarity with German word formation rules. - Breaking down and accurately translating these compound words can be a challenge. 5. Gendered Nouns: - Remembering the grammatical gender of German nouns and correctly matching articles and adjectives can be a persistent issue for English speakers, who are accustomed to a genderless system. 6. Prepositions and Cases: - Determining the appropriate German preposition to use and how it affects the following noun's case can be a complex task for learners. - Mistakes in this area can lead to inaccurate translations between the two languages. To address these challenges, German language learners often need to develop a strong understanding of the underlying grammatical rules, practice extensively with sentence construction and translation exercises, and continuously reinforce their knowledge through exposure to authentic German texts and conversations. What teaching methods or resources do you recommend for improving German-English translation skills? Here are some effective teaching methods and resources I would recommend for improving German-English translation skills: 1. Immersion and Exposure: - Encourage learners to immerse themselves in authentic German texts, audiovisual materials, and conversations as much as possible. - Exposure to real-world language use helps reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure patterns. 2. Contrastive Analysis: - Explicitly compare and contrast the grammatical structures, word order, and syntax of German and English. - Highlight the key differences and have learners practice translating between the two languages to solidify their understanding. 3. Targeted Grammar Instruction: - Provide in-depth lessons on German noun cases, verb conjugations, and other grammatical features that differ significantly from English. - Use plenty of examples and exercises to help learners internalize the rules and apply them correctly. 4. Translation Workshops: - Facilitate group translation activities, where learners work together to translate short passages or sentences from German to English and vice versa. - Encourage discussion, feedback, and error analysis to improve translation skills. 5. Bilingual Text Shadowing: - Have learners listen to or read aloud German text while simultaneously following along with the English translation. - This helps them develop a deeper intuition for the relationship between the two language structures. 6. Online Resources and Tools: - Utilize online dictionaries, translation aids, and language-learning platforms that provide German-English translation practice and feedback. - Examples include Linguee, DeepL, and various language-learning apps. 7. Feedback and Revision: - Provide learners with regular feedback on their translation work, highlighting areas for improvement. - Encourage them to revise their translations based on the feedback, reinforcing the correct application of language principles. Read the full article

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Good Friday Day

Blessed Good Friday Good Friday, Friday immediately preceding Easter, celebrated by Christians as the anniversary of Christ's crucifixion, history and religious traditions. The dripping blood our only drink, The bloody flesh our only food: In spite of which we like to think That we are sound, substantial flesh and Blood - We call this blood, again, in spite Friday good. T.S. Eliot Christmas and Easter can be considered a subject forPoetry is but Good Friday, like Auschwitz, cannot. The reality is so horrible it is not surprising that people should have found it a stumbling block to faith. W.H. Auden Stoning prophets and the world has always been able to build churches in their honor over the centuries. Today, we worship Christ but the Christ we crucified. Mahatma Gandhi May your faith in the god, bring peace to your hearth & New hope in your live. May God Always bless You! Have a Blessed GOOD FRIDAY! The Cross was the manifestation of Divine love without reserve or limit; but it was also the expression of man’s unutterable malignity. Sir Robert Anderson Mercy and peace and Love. May you find grace. and Lord surround and Keep your eyes open for others Good Friday. God so loved the universe that He gave His only-begotten son. John 3:16

Good Friday Jesus on Cross He taught his disciples and It was said to them, The Son is now in the hands and control of men and They will kill him and He will rise on the third day after he is dead. Mark 9:31 Whose sins were bared by him on the tree? That we, who are dead to sins and should live for righteousness. Through whose stripes you were healed. Peter 2:24 Happy Good Friday You are so kind! God bless Good Friday Your life will be a happy one. On this holy day, God may fill your life full of goodness. Good Friday, Friday immediately preceding Easter, celebrated by Christians as the anniversary of Christ's crucifixion. The name Good Friday is generally believed to be a corruption of God's Friday. Since the time of the early church, the day has been dedicated to penance, fasting, and prayer. Members of many Christian denominations, including the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox, United Protestant and some Reformed traditions (including certain Continental Reformed, Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches), observe Good Friday with fasting and church services. In many Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican and Methodist churches, the Service of the Great Three Hours' Agony is held from noon until 3 pm, the time duration that the Bible records as darkness covering the land to Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross. Communicants of the Moravian Church have a Good Friday tradition of cleaning gravestones in Moravian cemeteries.

Good Friday Day 'Good Friday' comes from the sense 'pious, holy' of the word "good". Less common examples of expressions based on this obsolete sense of "good" include "the good book" for the Bible, "good tide" for "Christmas" or Shrovetide, and Good Wednesday for the Wednesday in Holy Week. A common folk etymology incorrectly analyzes "Good Friday" as a corruption of "God Friday" similar to the linguistically correct description of "goodbye" as a contraction of "God be with you". In Old English, the day was called "Long Friday" , and equivalents of this term are still used in Scandinavian languages and Finnish. In Latin, the name used by the Catholic Church until 1955 was Feria sexta in Parasceve ("Friday of Preparation "). In the 1955 reform of Holy Week, it was renamed Feria sexta in Passione et Morte Domini ("Friday of the Passion and Death of the Lord"), and in the new rite introduced in 1970, shortened to Feria sexta in Passione Domini ("Friday of the Passion of the Lord"). The date of Good Friday varies from one year to the next in both the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Eastern and Western Christianity disagree over the computation of the date of Easter and therefore of Good Friday. Good Friday is a widely instituted legal holiday around the world, including in most Western countries and 12 U.S. states. Some predominantly Christian countries, such as Germany, have laws prohibiting certain acts such as dancing and horse racing, in remembrance of the somber nature of Good Friday. In the Roman Catholic church, the Good Friday liturgy is composed of three distinct parts: readings and prayers, including the reading of the Passion according to St. John; the veneration of the cross; and a general communion service (formerly called the Mass of the Presanctified), involving the reception of preconsecrated hosts by the priest and faithful.

Jesus wishes you a Good Friday In the Bible, Good Friday fulfills the prophecy Christ gave to His disciples on multiple occasions. Just a week prior Jesus had been celebrated in the streets; yet, Jesus knew what was to come. This is why, the night before, Jesus brought His disciples to the Last Supper in Mark 14. Around the world, Good Friday is celebrated in many different ways to call to light what Jesus did and to worship Him well. The death of Jesus on the Cross preceded the miracle that came from Him keeping His promise to rise again on the Third Day. In leading up to such a day it is only fitting to praise His name during the wait. From the 16th century on, the Good Friday service took place in the morning; in 1955 Pope Pius XII decreed that it be held in the afternoon or evening. As a result, such traditional afternoon devotions as the Tre Ore (Italian, “three hours”), consisting of sermons, meditations, and prayers centering on the three-hour agony of Christ on the cross, were almost entirely discontinued in the Roman Catholic church. In most of Europe, in South America, in the United Kingdom and many parts of the Commonwealth, and in several states of the U.S., Good Friday is a legal holiday. In London, England each year a play depicting the crucifixion is held at Trafalgar Square. It is free and open to the public, but it is to show a reproduction of what occurred rather than just the reading of what occurred. Thanks to modern technology it is even live-streamed for those not living in England to watch to see. The event is canceled this year in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, but you can find more information here. Some Christians may attend special church services or prayer vigils. Good Friday is a day of mourning and quiet prayer for many Christians. The candles are often extinguished and statues, paintings and crosses may be draped in black, purple or gray cloth. Some Catholics treat Good Friday as a day of fasting, while others observe a partial fast involving the exclusion of meat. Some homes keep a quiet atmosphere, with little or no outside activities and limited television, radio, and computer use, in observing Good Friday. Others choose to play music such as JS Bach's St. Matthew's Passion. Some people bake hot cross buns, a traditional Good Friday sweet. Good Friday is another day at work for many Americans, as it is not a national holiday. Some people may choose to take a day off work and have a long “Spring Break” weekend. In some states, employees are given a day off on Good Friday. Good Friday is not an official holiday in the United States. Regular services will continue according the schedule in some areas, including Toledo, Ohio, where the city’s refuse will be collected during its regular schedule. However, financial markets, as well as many businesses, public schools and universities/colleges are closed on Good Friday.

Mass on Good Friday Good Friday is a state holiday in some states such as Hawaii, where city and state offices are closed and some forms of public transport (eg. buses) run on the state holiday schedule. In some areas, such as Perry County in Tennessee, Good Friday is a school holiday. Good Friday is a holiday designated by the governor as a day of fasting and prayer in Connecticut. In accordance with state law, Indiana state employees are given a day off on Good Friday, a religious holiday. In 1999, in the case of Bridenbaugh v O'Bannon, an Indiana state employee sued the governor for giving state employees Good Friday as a day off. The US Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the plaintiff, stating that the government could give state employees a paid day off when that day is a religious holiday, including Good Friday, but only so long as the state can provide a valid secular purpose that coincides with the obvious religious purpose of the holiday. In Germany, it is referred to as, Karfreitag, or Sorrowful Friday. It is hard to reconcile why such a somber day would be referred to as, good, but the reference comes from England in the 1200s. The purpose of referring to the day Christ died serves as a reminder that God’s great love for man was shown this day, or rather that the good that came from such an event was the salvation of the world. Easter, annual festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the most important feast of the Christian year. Easter is a joyous occasion because on this day Christians celebrate Christ’s victory over death. To those who believe in Christ, Easter also symbolizes their own participation in his death and rebirth to a new life. Easter is celebrated on a Sunday. In Western Christianity, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox. Thus, for Western churches the earliest possible date of Easter is March 22 and the latest possible date is April 25. In Eastern (Orthodox) Christianity, Easter is celebrated on a Sunday between April 4 and May 8, usually following the date of Western Easter by a week or more. In some years the dates of Western Easter and Orthodox Easter coincide. Easter is the central point in a long season of religious observances. It is preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of penitence and prayer observed by many Christians. Among Western churches, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the last day of Holy Week, which immediately precedes Easter Sunday. The Easter Season lasts until Trinity Sunday, the eighth Sunday after Easter. Rooted in ancient tradition and centered on impressive church services, Easter is primarily a religious festival. However, many customs of the season are less serious in nature and have more to do with the beginning of spring. Painting eggs in bright colors with pretty designs is a popular Easter pastime that particularly delights children. Other customs include various Easter foods, the practice of wearing new clothes on Easter Sunday, and the traditional Easter egg hunts and Easter rabbits. You can also read some articles about other Festival and Holiday Days: Martin Luther King Day   January 20, 2025 Saint Valentine’s Day  February 14, 2025 Presidents Day   February 17, 2025 Saint Patrick Day  March 17, 2025 April Fools Day  April 1, 2025 Good Friday April 18, 2025 International Worker Day  May 1, 2025 Memorial Day    May 26, 2025 Juneteenth Holiday  June 19, 2025 Independence Day  July 4, 2025 Labor Day  September 1, 2025 Halloween or all hallows eve  October 31, 2025 Thanksgiving Day  November 27, 2025 Black Friday Day  November 28, 2025 Christmas Holidays   December 25, 2025 Chinese New Year  February 12, 2025 Essays with quotes Quotes by authors Quotes by arguments Thoughts and reflections News and events Read the full article